Enterprise IT Project Manager – Infrastructure & Cloud Modernization
Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract – 12 Months (Potential Extension)
Expected Start Date: December 8, 2026
Work Schedule: Hybrid (Onsite schedule to be confirmed)
Candidate must be currently a Columbia, SC resident
About the Opportunity
CornerStone Technology Talent Services is seeking an experienced Enterprise IT Project Manager to lead large-scale technology projects involving IT infrastructure, cloud migration, networking, cybersecurity, and system modernization.
This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned Project Manager who enjoys managing complex technical projects, coordinating multiple teams, and ensuring technology improvements are delivered successfully, on time, and within budget.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience using Jira and Confluence, a PMP certification, and a proven track record of managing multimillion‑dollar IT initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple enterprise-level IT projects involving infrastructure upgrades, cloud migration, data centers, networking, cybersecurity, and technology modernization.
- Oversee projects from initial planning through implementation, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and business objectives are met.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including initiatives with budgets of $1 million or more.
- Coordinate technical teams, business stakeholders, external vendors, and third‑party service providers to keep projects moving forward.
- Use Jira to manage project activities, track progress, monitor issues, and provide clear updates to stakeholders.
- Use Confluence to organize project documentation, maintain records, and ensure information is accurate and accessible.
- Maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reports.
- Identify potential project risks, resolve issues, and recommend solutions to avoid delays.
- Support infrastructure upgrades, cloud migration activities, and enterprise technology improvements.
- Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including technical specialists, leadership, and external partners.
- Ensure projects follow established processes, documentation standards, and organizational requirements.
Required Qualifications
- PMP Certification – Required.
- 10+ years of IT Project Management experience, particularly managing large‑scale enterprise infrastructure and technology initiatives.
- Strong experience managing projects involving IT infrastructure, cloud migration, data centers, networking, cybersecurity, and technology modernization.
- Advanced hands‑on experience with Jira, including administration, project configuration, tracking, reporting, and workflow management.
- Advanced experience with Confluence, including administration, project documentation, and documentation governance.
- Proven experience managing infrastructure and cloud migration projects.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including projects or programs with budgets of $1 million or more.
- Strong background coordinating third‑party vendors, contractors, and technical teams.
- Experience working with large cross‑functional teams, including teams of 25 or more professionals.
- Strong organizational, problem‑solving, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and communicate project updates effectively to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SharePoint Online, particularly administration and document management.
- Experience supporting enterprise‑wide IT transformation and modernization programs.
- Familiarity with project governance, portfolio reporting, and enterprise technology environments.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Lead meaningful, large‑scale infrastructure and cloud modernization projects.
- Work with experienced IT professionals across multiple technology disciplines.
- Take ownership of complex projects with significant business impact.
- Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement in Columbia, SC.
- Opportunity for a contract extension based on project needs.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're a PMP-certified IT Project Manager with extensive experience leading enterprise infrastructure and cloud projects, we'd love to hear from you.