Title: Senior Enterprise Infrastructure Portfolio Project ManagerLocation: Milwaukee, WI
Work Arrangement: Mostly Remote
Onsite: 1-2 times per month potentially onsite in the greater Milwaukee area
Duration: 1 year initially, with potential for a multi-year engagementLocation Requirement:- Candidates must currently be located within the greater Milwaukee area or within approximately 1 hour of a client's site, such as Milwaukee, Pewaukee, etc.
- Candidates who state that they are willing to relocate will not be considered.
DescriptionAn Infrastructure Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing complex technology or physical systems projects. They oversee the implementation of enterprise-level hardware, software, data centers, and networks to ensure alignment with business goals, budgets, and timelines.
Job SummaryThe Infrastructure Project Manager leads cross-functional technical teams and third-party vendors while managing end-to-end delivery of critical infrastructure initiatives, ranging from cloud migrations and server upgrades to hardware deployments and physical networking setups.
The ideal candidate balances strong organizational leadership with enough technical literacy to translate complex technical constraints into clear business requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Lifecycle Management- Lead infrastructure projects from initial discovery and planning through final deployment, commissioning, and handover.
Scope and Scheduling- Create detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
- Track project milestones.
- Manage timelines using MS Project.
Resource and Vendor Alignment- Direct technical resources across multiple workstreams.
- Oversee third-party contractors.
- Ensure delivery standards are met.
Budget and Procurement- Manage financial tracking.
- Perform project forecasting.
- Manage procurement of necessary hardware, software, or construction materials.
Risk and Compliance Mitigation- Identify project dependencies.
- Manage risk logs.
- Develop robust mitigation plans.
- Ensure strict compliance with security or regulatory standards.
Stakeholder Communication- Serve as the primary contact point.
- Translate technical updates into high-level reports for executive leadership and steering committees.
Core Skills and CompetenciesProject Management Methodologies- Deep understanding of Agile frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of traditional Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience with hybrid project delivery structures.
Technical Aptitude- Familiarity with:
- Data center builds
- Server virtualization, including VMware
- Cloud environments
- Storage solutions, including SAN/NAS
- Structural network routing
Tool Proficiency- Microsoft Project
- Azure DevOps
Soft Skills- Exceptional negotiation skills.
- Strong conflict resolution capabilities.
- Concise and professional communication skills.
Required QualificationsEducation- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience- 5+ years of dedicated experience managing enterprise-level infrastructure technology projects.
- Experience managing IT projects and programs for the Enterprise Infrastructure portfolio.
Certification- PMP credentials highly preferred.
Enterprise Infrastructure Portfolio ExperienceExamples of relevant experience include:
- Citrix Platform Lifecycle
- MDS Switch Lifecycle
- Elastic Cloud Storage Lifecycle
- Enterprise Virtualization Platform Lifecycle
- Web Hosting Enhancements & Automation
- Network Attached Storage Lifecycle
- F5 Lifecycle
This includes aligning with teams outside of the Enterprise Infrastructure team to plan and execute changes that involve cross-team impact.
Preferred Experience- Microsoft Project
- Project Web App
- Power BI
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