Information Technology Project Manager

SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER – INFRASTRUCTURE LEAD FOR GLOBAL TECH

Job Description – IT Project Manager (Senior)

Location : Milan (Hybrid : 2–3 days / week onsite)

Duration : 12 months (Start : December or January)

Industry : Global Technology Company

Daily Rate : €200

Technical Focus : VMware, Azure

Role Overview

We are searching for a Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager to support a global technology client in delivering complex infrastructure initiatives. The professional will oversee end-to-end project execution, working across international teams and ensuring alignment between technical stakeholders and business functions. The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with a solid technical understanding of infrastructure environments (on-premise and cloud), adopting a proactive, structured, and results-oriented approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex IT infrastructure projects, including network, cloud, systems, security, and data centre initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional technical teams (internal and external), suppliers, and global stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication between infrastructure, application, and business teams, effectively translating requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• Track and control project scope, timelines, risks, budgets, and KPIs, preparing regular project status reports and updates.
• Ensure adherence to corporate IT governance frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement by promoting best practices, project methodologies, and lessons learned across teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an IT Infrastructure Project Manager or PMO within complex enterprise environments.
• Solid understanding of IT architectures, including networks, systems, cloud technologies (Azure), security, and virtualization (VMware).
• Previous experience working in international and multicultural contexts.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and mediation skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving abilities, and a high degree of ownership.
• Competence with Waterfall project management methodologies (Agile knowledge is a plus).
• Proficiency with project planning and monitoring tools.
• Fluent English (B2 level or above).

Please contact info@optimistech.co to learn more about this amazing opportunity!