Infrastructure Project Manager

Hill International, Inc.; Dammam; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will lead various IT infrastructure projects, manage cloud environments, and possess strong project management skills. A bachelor's degree in IT or a related field and certifications like PMP is preferred. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure project management.
• Proven experience managing infrastructure projects related to data centers, communication rooms, and fiber networks.
• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure components.

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

Infrastructure design

Cloud computing

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

ITIL certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

VMware

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
• HCI (Hyper-Converged Infrastructure) 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:

• Bachelor’s 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 mgmt.

• 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.