It Infrastructure & Security Project Manager

MCR International; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MCR International seeks an IT Infrastructure & Security Project Manager in Barcelona to lead a portfolio of concurrent projects in a global, hybrid Azure environment. You will orchestrate internal teams and MSPs, drive governance, and manage risks and dependencies to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Candidates should have PM certifications (PMP/PRINCE2) and Azure fundamentals, with experience in security, governance, and cross-functional collaboration across

Formación

• PM certifications (PMP/PRINCE2) required or equivalent.
• Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) required.
• Agile/Scrum certification is a plus.
• Azure AZ-104 and/or AZ-305 desirable.
• Security certifications (CISM/CISSP) valued.
• ITIL Foundation helpful.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and deliver a portfolio of concurrent IT infrastructure and security projects.
• Coordinate MSPs/vendors and global/local IT teams.
• Maintain governance, templates, reporting, and decision gates.
• Manage risk, RAID logs, and dependencies to ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee budgeting, resource planning, and procurement coordination.
• Provide stakeholder updates and alignment from engineers to leadership.
• Ensure quality standards, testing, and proper handover to operations.
• Stay updated on Azure/hybrid infrastructure and cybersecurity best practices.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder mgmt

Executive communication

Multi-project leadership

Azure governance

Cloud and security

PM methodologies

Risk management

Vendor/MSP governance

Budget management

Educación

PMP

PRINCE2

Azure Fundamentals AZ-900

Agile/Scrum Certification

Azure Administrator AZ-104

Azure Solutions Architect AZ-305

CISM

CISSP

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

ITIL Foundation

Herramientas

Microsoft Planner

Jira

Descripción del empleo

MLF-2605-183

IT INFRAESTRUCTURE & SECURITY PROJECT MANAGER

BARCELONA

We are collaborating with a multinational FMCG company who is currently involved in one of the greatest transformation projects and, at the same time, they are expanding their busines. Therefore, we are seeking a dynamic and strategic IT Infraestructure & Security Project Manager.

Goals

As an IT Infrastructure & Security Project Manager, your primary goal is to successfully lead and deliver a portfolio of concurrent small‑to‑mid sized IT infrastructure and cybersecurity projects in a global, hybrid Azure environment, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. Drive demand intake, prioritization, and capacity orchestration across internal teams and MSPs/vendors, while proactively managing risks and dependencies. Contribute to uplifting project delivery and security governance maturity from ad‑hoc practices to consistent, scalable standards.

Position Overview

The IT Infrastructure & Security Project Manager is a member of the Infrastructure Team with strong technical context (non‑hands‑on) to orchestrate delivery across global/local IT teams, Security, DevOps/Cloud, and external partners. The role focuses on structured project execution, vendor/MSP management, stakeholder alignment from engineers to leadership, and continuous improvement of project governance (templates, reporting, gates) to accelerate cloud transformation, strengthen cybersecurity posture, improve implementation efficiency, and reduce business/IT risk.

Main Tasks

• 1. Demand Intake, Prioritization and Capacity Orchestration:
  • Run structured intake for new initiatives; clarify goals, scope, outcomes, and feasibility.
  • Facilitate prioritization with sponsors and IT leadership based on value, urgency, risk, and capacity.
  • Orchestrate capacity across internal teams and MSPs/vendors; manage dependencies and resource conflicts.
• 2. Project Planning and Definition:
  • Define scope, deliverables, milestones, budget, risks/issues/assumptions/dependencies (RAID), and acceptance criteria for IT infrastructure and security initiatives.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, including work breakdown structures, critical path analysis, and contingency plans.
  • Facilitate requirement gathering sessions and translate business needs into technical project specifications.
• 3. Project Execution and Management:
  • Lead and manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure, including day‑to‑day oversight, task allocation, and progress tracking.
  • Ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are completed to the required quality standards.
  • Apply project management best practices and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) as appropriate for each project.
• 4. Project Closure & Documentation:
  • Ensure proper project closure, including documentation of lessons learned.
  • Conduct post‑project reviews to identify areas for improvement.
  • Archive project documentation for future reference.
• 5. Stakeholder Communication and Coordination:
  • Establish and maintain robust communication channels with all project stakeholders, including technical teams, business units, vendors, and senior management.
  • Coordinate external partners for hands‑on implementation; ensure clear responsibilities (RACI), milestone tracking, and quality.
  • Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and issues, and facilitate decision‑making processes.
• 6. Risk and Issue Management:
  • Identify, assess, and monitor project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and resolution plans.
  • Proactively address impediments and drive solutions to keep projects on track.
  • Document and communicate risk management strategies to all relevant parties.
• 7. Resource and Budget Management:
  • Manage project resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization (including personnel, equipment, and finances).
  • Track project expenditures against budget, providing regular forecasts and managing variances.
  • Work with procurement to manage vendor contracts and service level agreements related to project delivery.
• 8. Quality Assurance and Control:
  • Ensure all project deliverables adhere to established quality standards, technical specifications, and organizational policies (e.g., security, compliance).
  • Facilitate testing and validation activities, ensuring solutions meet functional and non‑functional requirements.
  • Oversee project documentation and ensure proper handover to operational teams.
• 9. Emerging Technologies and Best Practices:
  • Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IT infrastructure, cloud computing (especially Microsoft Azure), and cybersecurity.
  • Evaluate and recommend new solutions or approaches that can benefit future projects or improve existing infrastructure.

Requirements for the function holder

Education

Additional / Certifications:

• Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900).

Preferred (nice to have)

• Agile/Scrum certification.
• Azure Administrator (AZ‑104) and/or Azure Solutions Architect (AZ‑305).
• Security certifications (e.g., CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor).
• ITIL Foundation.

Experience

• Proven experience managing a portfolio of concurrent small‑to‑mid sized IT infrastructure and/or security projects.
• Experience in global, cross‑functional environments coordinating international local teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong experience managing MSPs/vendors (scope, milestones, quality, escalation, and delivery governance).
• Demonstrated budget, timeline, dependency, and risk management in complex technical environments.
• Experience introducing or improving PM governance (templates, reporting, gates, decision forums) is highly valued.

Knowledge & Skills

Technical understanding (non‑hands‑on)

• Azure and hybrid infrastructure concepts; cloud migration/adoption/modernization; DevOps‑oriented collaboration.
• Azure governance concepts and operational readiness.
• IAM, network segmentation, SD‑WAN, Zero Trust.
• Endpoint security, EDR, SOC/SIEM integration.
• Data protection (DLP/encryption) and OT/industrial IT security considerations.
• Project tooling (e.g., Microsoft Planner, Jira).

Project & leadership skills

• Strong stakeholder management and executive‑ready communication; leadership through influence (no direct authority).
• Strong commitment to quality, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Languages: English required, German a big plus, French / Italian / Spanish a plus.