Infrastructure Project Manager

Diverse Lynx; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT project management firm in Burnaby is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager. The role involves managing complex IT projects to ensure successful delivery. Candidates must have extensive experience in leading IT initiatives, strong governance knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Relevant certifications in PMP, ITIL, and Agile are considered assets. This position is long-term with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading IT projects in large, complex, and regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of both application development and IT infrastructure delivery lifecycles.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects.
• Work collaboratively with Portfolio Managers and senior stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Oversee project governance, ensuring adherence to processes.
• Drive proactive risk and issue management.
• Provide leadership to delivery teams.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and vendor coordination.
• Conduct regular project reviews and status reporting.

Skills

Leadership in IT projects

Application development understanding

IT infrastructure delivery knowledge

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Education

PMP Certification

ITIL Certification

Agile Certification

Job description

Title: Infrastructure Project Manager

Location: Burnaby, BC

Duration: Long Term

Top 3 skills

• Extensive experience leading IT projects in large, complex, and regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of both application development and IT infrastructure delivery lifecycles.
• Oversee projects that may include Application development, server OS upgrades, Active Directory modernization, and other infrastructure initiatives

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects, ensuring successful outcomes that meet client expectations for scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Work collaboratively with Portfolio Managers and senior stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project statements, plans (scope, communications, quality, risk, schedule, and financials), and progress reports.
• Oversee project governance, ensuring adherence to organizational processes, controls, and compliance standards.
• Drive proactive risk and issue management, developing and executing mitigation strategies to ensure project stability and success.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to delivery teams, fostering accountability and performance excellence.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and vendor coordination, managing dependencies across multiple teams and external partners.
• Maintain and enforce change control processes to ensure alignment with approved project baselines.
• Conduct regular project reviews and status reporting for executive and client audiences.
• Escalate critical issues, risks, and scope deviations to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.

Technical Coordination

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of infrastructure and application delivery components to effectively manage schedules and facilitate technical discussions.
• Oversee projects that may include Application development, server OS upgrades, Active Directory modernization, and other infrastructure initiatives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to define and validate technical requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Apply a continuous learning mindset to maintain awareness of evolving technologies and delivery practices relevant to project success.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Extensive experience leading IT projects in large, complex, and regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of both application development and IT infrastructure delivery lifecycles.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills – able to influence, negotiate, and manage expectations at all levels.
• Strong financial management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with a structured and methodical approach to planning and execution.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and effective under pressure in dynamic environments.
• PMP, ITIL, and Agile certifications are considered assets.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.