IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Gardner Resources Consulting, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Gardner Resources Consulting, LLC is looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure initiatives in a hybrid setup. This role involves strong communication and organizational skills, managing large-scale IT projects within a healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will coordinate with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery while adhering to security requirements and minimizing impacts on patient care operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing large-scale IT projects.
• Strong understanding of networking technologies, firewalls, and cybersecurity concepts.
• Excellent project management, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise IT infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including infrastructure, networking, and operations.

Skills

Project management

Networking technologies

Firewalls

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Communication

Education

10+ years of experience in IT project management

PMP or related project management certification (preferred)

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Location: Hybrid (25% Onsite / 75% Remote)

Duration: Contract through December 31, 2026 (initial 6-month engagement with strong potential for extension)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead and deliver complex infrastructure initiatives within a healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in managing large-scale IT projects, exceptional communication and organizational skills, and hands-on experience working with core infrastructure technologies including networking, firewalls, and cybersecurity.

This role will partner closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with minimal disruption to critical business and patient care operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise IT infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reports.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Drive project governance, stakeholder communications, and executive reporting.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and decision-making sessions.
• Ensure project deliverables align with organizational objectives, security requirements, and operational standards.
• Manage change initiatives while minimizing impact to end users and patient care environments.
• Oversee vendor coordination and third-party project activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing large-scale IT projects.
• Strong understanding of networking technologies, firewalls, and cybersecurity concepts.
• Excellent project management, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and technical teams in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience with project management methodologies and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within healthcare organizations or healthcare IT environments.
• Understanding of how infrastructure changes impact clinical operations and patient care.
• PMP or related project management certification preferred.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be a proactive leader who can drive infrastructure initiatives from planning through execution while building strong relationships with technical and business stakeholders. This individual should be comfortable navigating complex environments, managing competing priorities, and ensuring successful project outcomes in a mission-critical healthcare setting.