Infrastructure Project Manager

BCforward; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking an experienced Infra PM for a Columbus, OH engagement. The role focuses on enterprise infrastructure projects, including mainframe and IBM i, within large, complex Fortune 500 environments.

JIRA is used for task management and work tracking rather than Agile/Scrum processes. The candidate should own initiatives, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively across multiple business lines and global teams.

Qualifications

• Strong enterprise infrastructure project management background.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar infrastructure initiatives.
• Mainframe experience strongly preferred.
• JIRA is heavily used as a task management/work tracking tool.
• Not a traditional Agile/Scrum environment.
• Candidates should understand how to create stories, manage tasks, and track infrastructure work.
• Soft skills and executive presence; ability to influence stakeholders.

Skills

Infrastructure project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ownership mentality

Ambiguity tolerance

Influence without authority

Problem solving

Executive presence

Tools

JIRA

Mainframe

IBM i

Job description

We are looking for Infra PM in Columbus, OH. If interested, please connect with us to discuss in detail about the opportunity.

Requirement of IT Project Manager

• Strong enterprise infrastructure project management background
• Must be comfortable operating in large, complex Fortune 500 environments

Ideal Experience

• Enterprise Infrastructure Project Management (not software/application development)
• Mainframe experience strongly preferred
• IBM i (AS/400) experience is a plus
• Data center buildouts or infrastructure modernization experience is highly desirable
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar infrastructure initiatives
• Comfortable working across multiple lines of business and global teams
• JIRA is heavily used
• It is not a traditional Agile/Scrum environment
• JIRA functions primarily as a task management and work tracking tool
• Candidates should understand how to create stories, manage tasks, and track infrastructure work
• Quality and complexity of project experience over total years of experience
• Soft skills and executive presence
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Strong ownership mentality
• Certifications (PMP, Scrum, etc.) are not a priority.

Primary focus areas include:

• Infrastructure
• Mainframe
• IBM i

Manager is looking for someone who:

• Thrives in ambiguity
• Can influence without direct authority
• Knows when and how to appropriately escal ...???
• Is proactive and takes ownership
• Rolls up their sleeves and gets involved
• Has excellent communication and stakeholder management skills