Technical Project Manager – Infrastructure

Synechron; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based role

Job summary

Synechron in Chennai seeks an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead IT infrastructure delivery. You will manage end-to-end projects spanning data centers, networks, cloud, storage, security and disaster recovery, coordinating cross-functional and global teams.

Strong governance, budgeting and executive reporting are required. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of PM experience in banking/fintech environments, PMP/PRINCE2/Agile certs, and a proven track record of delivering large-scale

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience with infrastructure delivery.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale infrastructure projects in banking/financial services.
• Strong understanding of Data Centers, Networks, Cloud, Servers, Storage, and Backup technologies.
• PMP/PRINCE2/Agile certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project & Program Management: Define scope, plans, budgets, risks, and governance; monitor milestones and changes; prepare dashboards and exec updates.
• Infrastructure Delivery: Lead data center migration, virtualization, storage, network, security, cloud, and DR initiatives; ensure cutover readiness.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with business, architecture, security, operations, vendors, and leadership; manage expectations.
• Reporting & Executive Communication: Create governance packs, executive presentations, and status updates; translate tech to business impact.
• Financial & Vendor Management: Track budgets, procurement, contracts/SOW, and vendor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Risk Management

Budget & Finance Tracking

Governance & Change Control

Cross-functional Collaboration

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/CS

PMI/PRINCE2/Agile certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

ServiceNow

Clarity PPM

SharePoint

Confluence

Job description

## Technical Project Manager – InfrastructureApply: Chennai - Client Location: Full time: Posted Today: JR1044871# **Technical Project Manager – Infrastructure** **Location:** Chennai **Experience:** 8+ Years **Domain:** Infrastructure | Banking | FinTech ## About the RoleWe 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)