Technical Project Manager – Infrastructure

Synechron Technologies Pvt. Ltd._INDIA Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Medical insurance

Job summary

Synechron Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in Chennai seeks an experienced Technical Project Manager with strong IT infrastructure delivery expertise to lead large-scale infrastructure transformations across data centers, networks, cloud, and security.

You will govern projects, manage budgets, coordinate cross-functional teams, report to executives, and ensure successful cutovers with clear business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in infrastructure delivery.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale infrastructure programs, preferably in Banking/FinTech.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end infrastructure project delivery from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, resource plans, and governance models.
• Monitor milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
• Coordinate across Architecture, Security, Network, Database, Application, Operations and Vendor teams.
• Prepare project dashboards and executive presentations; report on health, risks, budgets, milestones.

Skills

Project Management

Infrastructure Delivery

Data Center

Cloud & Hybrid Cloud

Networking

Security

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Management

Executive Reporting

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/CS

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

ServiceNow

Clarity PPM

SharePoint

Confluence

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Technical Project Manager – Infrastructure

Location: Chennai

Experience: 8+ Years

Domain: Infrastructure | Banking | FinTech

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager with strong expertise in IT Infrastructure Delivery to lead and manage large-scale infrastructure transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of delivering complex projects involving Data Centers, Networks, Security, Cloud, Servers, Storage, Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Enterprise Infrastructure Platforms. The role requires strong project governance, stakeholder management, financial oversight, executive reporting, and leadership skills to drive successful project outcomes across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Program Management
  • Manage end-to-end infrastructure project delivery from initiation to closure.
  • Define project scope, timelines, budgets, resource plans, and governance models.
  • Monitor project milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
  • Maintain project plans, RAID logs, status reports, implementation schedules, and governance dashboards.
  • Ensure timely escalation and resolution of project risks and delivery challenges.
  • Drive project governance, implementation readiness, change management, and post-implementation reviews.
• Infrastructure Delivery
  • Lead projects involving: Data Center migration and consolidation
  • Server, Virtualization, and Compute Platforms
  • Storage and Backup Solutions
  • Network Infrastructure and Connectivity
  • Firewall and Security Implementations
  • Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Transformations
  • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
  • Hardware Refresh and Infrastructure Modernization
  • MPLS, WAN, SD-WAN, and Telco Connectivity Projects
  • Coordinate infrastructure readiness across Architecture, Security, Network, Database, Application, Operations, and Vendor teams.
  • Ensure successful cutover planning, rollback strategy, operational handover, and transition to support teams.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Partner with Business, Technology, Architecture, Security, Operations, PMO, Vendors, and Leadership teams.
  • Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, project reviews, and executive forums.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project priorities, risks, and dependencies effectively.
  • Coordinate delivery across regional and global teams operating within matrix organizations.
• Reporting & Executive Communication
  • Prepare project dashboards, governance packs, executive presentations, and leadership updates.
  • Present project health, risks, budgets, milestones, and key decisions to senior management.
  • Translate technical challenges into clear business-focused communication.
  • Maintain meeting minutes, action trackers, and portfolio-level reporting.
• Financial & Vendor Management
  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, resource allocations, and financial tracking.
  • Coordinate procurement activities, vendor deliverables, contracts, Statements of Work (SOW), and milestones.
  • Support business case creation, funding approvals, and commercial governance.
  • Track vendor performance and ensure adherence to delivery commitments.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Infrastructure Technologies
  • Data Center Migration & Consolidation
  • Servers, Virtualization & Compute Platforms
  • Storage & Backup Solutions
  • Network Infrastructure & Connectivity
  • Firewall & Security Technologies
  • Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning
  • Enterprise Infrastructure Operations
• Project Management
  • Project Planning & Scheduling
  • RAID Management
  • Budget & Financial Tracking
  • Risk & Issue Management
  • Governance & Change Control
  • Resource Planning & Capacity Management
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Tools & Platforms
  • Microsoft Project
  • Jira ServiceNow
  • Clarity PPM SharePoint Confluence
  • Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Service Management ITIL Framework Change Management Service Transition Operational Readiness Incident & Problem Management Awareness

Experience & Qualifications

8+ years of Project Management experience with significant Infrastructure Delivery exposure. Experience delivering enterprise-scale infrastructure projects and programs. Strong understanding of Data Centers, Networks, Security, Cloud, Servers, Storage, and Backup technologies. Experience in Banking, Payments, Financial Services, or large enterprise environments preferred. PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent Project Management certification preferred. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and ownership mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Effective communication and executive presentation capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with senior leadership and global delivery teams.
• Highly organized, self-driven, collaborative, and results-oriented.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Banking & Financial Services Payments & FinTech
• Global Capability Centers (GCCs) Large Enterprise Infrastructure Programs Infrastructure Modernization & Cloud Transformation Initiatives

Work Location: Chennai (5 Days Work from Office)

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidate Application Notice

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community. At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact. Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations. All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices.