Cloud and Infrastructure Project Manager

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Location: New York, NY

Duration: 12 Months +

Location: Must be based in or willing to commute to the New York, NY office.
Certifications (Preferred): PMP, PgMP, CSM, or a relevant Cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner).
Position is 3 days onsite in Manhattan, NY, Strong Agile and Infra PM is required.

Role Summary

Lead and oversee the successful planning and execution of complex, large-scale Cloud and Infrastructure programs.
Ensure all initiatives (migration, optimization, upgrades) align with the company's strategic goals for technical stability, scalability, and efficiency.
Coordinate multiple project teams and manage expectations across senior business and technology stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Program Strategy & Delivery

Program Leadership: Define, plan, and manage the end-to-end program lifecycle for major initiatives (e.g., migration to AWS/Azure/GCP, data center consolidation, network upgrades).
Execution & Governance: Oversee multiple Project Managers, ensuring rigorous adherence to scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards (using Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall).
Financial Management: Monitor and control program budgets, forecasting future expenditures, and ensuring delivery within financial constraints.
Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors, cloud providers, and third-party contractors for seamless service delivery and project completion.

Stakeholder & Risk Management

Stakeholder Point-of-Contact: Serve as the primary contact for executive sponsors, technology leadership, and end-user teams in the NY office.
Communication: Provide regular, high-quality status updates and manage cross-functional dependencies.
Risk & Resource Management: Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate program risks, resolve complex issues, and manage resource allocation across the program portfolio.

Qualifications & Experience:

5+ years of experience in Program or Project Management, specifically managing large-scale IT infrastructure, Cloud, or Digital Transformation programs.
Technical Knowledge: Strong foundational understanding of key infrastructure concepts, including:
Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Networking, storage, and data center operations.
Cybersecurity principles.