Infrastructure Project Manager

Hill International; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Project Manager with extensive experience in IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will lead projects from initiation to delivery, manage cloud-based environments, and coordinate with teams to ensure successful implementations. A degree in IT or a related field, along with project management certification and 7+ years of experience, is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure project management.
• Proven experience managing infrastructure projects in Data Centers, Communication Rooms, and Cloud Computing.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure projects from initiation through delivery.
• Manage cloud-based infrastructure and virtual datacenter environments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Organization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification

Tools

MS Project

VMware

Hyper-V

Azure

AWS

Job description

Overview

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead infrastructure projects from initiation through delivery, including datacenter setup and migration, communication room deployments, cable management systems implementation, fiber network installations, and HCI deployments.
• Manage cloud-based infrastructure and virtual datacenter environments.
• Oversee provisioning, deployment, and lifecycle management of virtual machines (VMs).
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of infrastructure components.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Ensure that infrastructure design and implementation aligns with security and compliance requirements.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and report progress to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Support transition of projects to operations with proper handover and documentation.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred. ITIL certification is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure project management.
• Proven experience managing infrastructure projects in the following areas:
• Data Centers: Design, implementation, or migration.
• Communication Rooms: Setup and maintenance.
• Cable Management Systems: Structured cabling, racks, patch panels.
• Fiber Networks: Installation and troubleshooting.
• Computing Infrastructure: Including servers, storage, and HCI platforms.
• Cloud Computing: Azure, AWS, or other cloud environments.
• Virtual Datacenter: Experience managing virtual infrastructure.
• Virtual Machine Management: VM provisioning, performance tuning, lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure components and architecture.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Deep understanding of network topologies, fiber optics, and structured cabling.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project).
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.