Job Title: Infrastructure Project Manager
Location: Paris, Aix-en-Provence, Sophia Antipolis
Industry: IT Infrastructure & Project Management
Project duration: 12 months extendable
About the Company:
The client is a leading provider of digital transformation services, specialising in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions. They support a wide range of internal and external projects, with a focus on driving efficiency, innovation, and security within the IT sector. Their projects span across various industries and offer opportunities for career growth in a collaborative, dynamic environment.
Job Description:
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Project Manager with a strong background in infrastructure projects to join the client's IT department. This freelance position will involve managing multiple IT infrastructure projects, including the roll-out of SD-WAN, backup solution renewals, and various internal IT infrastructure improvements. The role requires both technical expertise and excellent project management skills to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, including SD-WAN roll out and backup solution renewals.
- Oversee multiple projects at various stages, ensuring timely execution and resolution of any roadblocks.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, architects, and external resources to deliver complex IT infrastructure solutions.
- Manage project budgets, time lines, and deliverables, with a focus on ensuring successful project completion.
- Provide risk management strategies and proactively identify and address potential issues before they arise.
- Coordinate with various departments to ensure resource availability and project alignment.
- Support project teams by facilitating communication and decision-making processes to remove any obstacles.
- Maintain a strong focus on delivering quality results, ensuring projects meet business needs and strategic goals.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager in IT infrastructure, particularly with Networking, Backup Solutions, and other large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile, SAFE, Scrum, and Prince2.
- Solid experience with cyber security, including ISO27000, and the ability to manage risk and blockers independently.
- A background in consultancy or service provider environments is preferred.
- Experience managing projects across multiple areas and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to read and understand High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.
- Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills to work effectively with teams and negotiate resources.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- More than 10 years of experience managing large-scale projects, with a proven track record of successful delivery.
Desirable Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with large organisations in the IT infrastructure space.
- Experience with large-scale, multi-year IT transformation projects.
- Ability to work on complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple teams.
Personality Traits:
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities
- Diplomatic and adaptable with excellent communication skills.
- Proactive in identifying risks and finding solutions.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
