Infrastructure Project Manager

Otic Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OTIC Group, based in Melbourne, is seeking a skilled IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead a large DC consolidation program for a well-known ASX-listed client. The role combines hands-on technical oversight with strong leadership across multiple vendors and teams.

You will ensure infrastructure stability, scalability, and security while guiding day‑to‑day operations, budgeting, and strategic planning. Local placement and Australian work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple vendors and client stakeholders.
• Proven ability to maintain continuous availability and performance of infrastructure systems.
• Knowledge of network security, data protection, and disaster recovery practices.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V) and cloud services (AWS, Azure).
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple vendors and client stakeholders simultaneously.
• Ensure continuous availability and performance of critical infrastructure systems.
• Implement best practices for network security, data protection, and disaster recovery.
• Manage virtualization environments (VMware, Hyper‑V) and cloud services (AWS, Azure).
• Lead capacity planning and infrastructure scaling efforts.
• Team leadership and project management.
• Oversee daily operations of the infrastructure team, assigning tasks and priorities.
• Manage IT infrastructure projects from planning through execution, delivering on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, manage resource allocation, and report progress to senior leadership.
• Foster collaboration and cross‑functional teamwork.
• Strategic planning and business case development.
• Collaborate with other departments to align IT infrastructure with organizational goals.
• Evaluate new technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Document infrastructure processes, standards, and configurations for knowledge sharing.
• Vendor and budget management.
• Work with vendors and third‑party providers to ensure high‑quality service and cost‑effective solutions.
• Manage budgets for infrastructure operations and projects.

Skills

Vendor management

Infrastructure leadership

Project management

Cloud & virtualization

Tools

VMware

Hyper‑V

AWS

Azure

Job description

“OTIC” means smart people doing smart work, together.

We are a wholly owned Australian company based in Melbourne committed to helping our clients design and build intelligent software solutions that unlock value in their business.

OTIC Group was formed to provide talented industry technology professionals an opportunity to work with not only some of the most prominent companies in Australia, but work with incredibly talented peers in an exciting, dynamic young company.

We provide highly skilled expertise in Project Delivery, Data & Analytics, Cloud Strategy, Application Modernisation, and Cybersecurity.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of hands‑on technical expertise and strong leadership abilities to manage various client engagements. The initial project will involve managing a large DC consolidation program for a well known ASX listed organisation.

This role will be responsible for ensuring the stability, scalability, and security systems, as well as leading infrastructure projects to support organizational goals. You will play a key role in designing and implementing infrastructure strategies and managing day‑to‑day operations across various platforms.

You will bring the following skills and experience to be successful in these roles:

• Managing multiple vendors and client stakeholders simultaneously.


• Ensure continuous availability and performance of critical infrastructure systems, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving issues.


• Implement best practices for network security, data protection, and disaster recovery, including system updates and patches.


• Manage virtualization environments (VMware, Hyper‑V, etc.) and cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.) to ensure optimal operation.


• Lead capacity planning and infrastructure scaling efforts to meet evolving business needs.


• Team Leadership and Project Management.


• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of IT professionals, ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources to deliver high‑quality services.


• Oversee daily operations of the infrastructure team, assigning tasks, setting priorities, and ensuring timely project execution.


• Manage IT infrastructure projects from planning through execution, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.


• Develop and maintain project schedules, manage resource allocation, and track progress, reporting updates to senior leadership.


• Foster a collaborative and efficient work environment by encouraging communication and teamwork among team members and cross‑functional stakeholders.


• Strategic Planning and business case developement.


• Collaborate with other departments to understand business requirements and develop IT infrastructure strategies that align with organizational goals.


• Evaluate new technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and keep the infrastructure ahead of organizational needs.


• Develop and maintain documentation of infrastructure processes, standards, and configurations to ensure knowledge sharing and compliance with best practices.


• Vendor and Budget Management


• Work with vendors and third‑party providers to ensure high‑quality service and cost‑effective infrastructure solutions.


• Manage budgets for infrastructure operations and projects, ensuring optimal spending and resource allocation.

Being a Melbourne based organisation, we're looking for our team to be based locally. We also require applicants to hold an Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or have other permanent work rights.