Project Manager - Infrastructure (Systems & Network)

-; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee and coordinate complex projects across global environments. The successful candidate will possess a strong technical background in network architecture and system operations, leading cross-functional teams to deliver on initiatives focused on high availability and security. Offering a competitive salary and 26 days of paid holiday per year, this role is ideal for those seeking personal and professional growth within a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

26 days paid holiday

Competitive salary

Pension and Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Team Building activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing IT infrastructure or network projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional technical teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with system, network, and DevOps teams.
• Plan, track, and report project milestones and budgets.

Skills

Networking: TCP/IP, routing/switching, VPN, load balancing, firewalls, CDN, WAN/LAN

Systems: Linux/Windows server administration, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)

Cloud & Automation: AWS, Azure, or GCP; Terraform, Ansible

Security: Access control, encryption, DDoS mitigation, compliance

Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex system, network, and cloud infrastructure initiatives across global environments.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation in network architecture, system operations, and infrastructure deployment, with proven experience managing cross‑functional engineering projects that demand high availability, scalability, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of infrastructure projects, including data center expansion, network upgrades, cloud migration, and system rollouts.
• Collaborate closely with system, network, and DevOps teams to define project scope, technical requirements, and implementation timelines.
• Plan, track, and report project milestones, risks, dependencies, and budgets.
• Oversee the design, deployment, and optimization of servers, network equipment, storage, virtualization, and cloud environments.
• Ensure infrastructure reliability, redundancy, performance, and security standards are met.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers (e.g., ISPs, CDN, cloud platforms) to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Support global infrastructure operations including disaster recovery, monitoring, and change management.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, network diagrams, SOPs, and post‑implementation reviews.
• Participate in technical evaluations and assist in future infrastructure roadmap planning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing IT infrastructure or network projects in an enterprise or service provider environment.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Networking: TCP/IP, routing/switching, VPN, load balancing, firewalls, CDN, WAN/LAN.
  • Systems: Linux/Windows server administration, virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM).
  • Cloud & Automation: AWS, Azure, or GCP; Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent.
  • Security: Access control, encryption, DDoS mitigation, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional technical teams and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience with change control, capacity planning, and incident management processes (e.g., ITIL).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, capable of translating technical details into business context.

Nice to Have

• Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum Master).
• Hands‑on experience in global network optimization or multi‑region infrastructure rollout.
• Knowledge of video streaming infrastructure (Wowza, WebRTC, RTMP) or media delivery networks is a plus.
• Familiarity with DevOps / CI/CD pipelines for system deployments.
• Understanding of observability, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Analytical, structured, and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Effective at stakeholder communication across technical and business functions.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast‑moving, global environment.
• Passion for infrastructure reliability, scalability, and performance excellence.

We Offer

• Experience a dynamic and team‑oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for personal growth and learning.
• An open, inclusive and supportive team where you will be valued, and your suggestions will be welcome.
• 26 days paid holiday per year, in addition to local public holidays.
• Competitive salary.
• Risk Benefits such as pension, Life Assurance (4x annual salary), Private Medical Insurance.
• Team Building activities.
• Local discounts and more…!