IT Infrastructure Program Manager – Shipboard Projects

CAI; Florida; On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking a motivated IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead large-scale, shipboard IT projects onsite in Miramar, FL. This contract role includes up to 25% global travel and a focus on coordinating cross-team efforts, budgets, and procurement.

You’ll manage projects from inception to handover, align with Deployment teams, and communicate progress to senior leadership. PMP is preferred; prior shipboard experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of infrastructure project management experience.
• Familiarity with project methodologies in a Waterfall environment.
• Understanding of Enterprise Technologies and their application.
• Proficiency in MS Projects or similar tools.
• Strong problem-solving and issue resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills for business presentations and large audience discussions.
• HR skills, including team building, performance evaluations, coaching, and problem-solving.
• Willingness to travel (up to 25%).
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale IT operational fleet projects from inception through handover to Deployment Team.
• Coordinate cross-team efforts, manage scope, and document requirements.
• Validate budgets, oversee procurement, and obtain sign-off.
• Communicate progress to senior management via discussions and formal presentations.
• Define schedules, manage vendors, and align with IT goals.
• Support Dry Dock IT deployment planning and delivery.

Skills

Infrastructure project management

Waterfall methodology

MS Project

Vendor management

Communication skills

Team building

Travel willingness

Physical ability

Tools

MS Projects

Job description

CAI is seeking a motivated IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead large-scale, shipboard IT projects onsite in Miramar, FL. This contract role includes up to 25% global travel and a focus on coordinating cross-team efforts, budgets, and procurement.

You’ll manage projects from inception to handover, align with Deployment teams, and communicate progress to senior leadership. PMP is preferred; prior shipboard experience is a plus.