IT Infrastructure Project Manager

JSR Tech Consulting; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 89,544 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager in Newark, NJ. This hybrid role involves leading medium to large-scale infrastructure projects, focusing on remediation, compliance, and modernization. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in managing IT projects, particularly in financial services. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring project success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing medium to large-scale IT infrastructure projects.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments.
• Understanding of infrastructure modernization, vulnerability remediation, and compliance initiatives.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple medium to large-scale IT infrastructure projects from planning through execution.
• Perform application and infrastructure architecture assessments.
• Design and execute migration and remediation workflows.
• Manage project risks, scope, budget, and timelines.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical fluency in infrastructure environments

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Results-driven mindset

Job description

Hybrid (3 days/week onsite) – Newark, NJ

Right to Hire | Contingent Role

Pay Rate: $65-$75 per hour on W2. No C2C

Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager to join the Security, Delivery, and Portfolio (SDP) team. This role focuses on driving operational sustainability initiatives across enterprise infrastructure, including End-of-Life (EOL) remediation, vulnerability remediation, compliance, modernization, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership, technical fluency in infrastructure environments, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced financial services setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple medium to large-scale IT infrastructure projects from planning through execution
• Perform application and infrastructure architecture assessments and help define solutions to complex technical problems
• Design, customize, and execute migration and remediation workflows
• Proactively manage project risks, dependencies, scope, budget, and timelines, implementing contingency plans as needed
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across business units to drive remediation, modernization, and risk mitigation efforts
• Monitor progress, identify issues early, and course-correct to ensure successful delivery
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise updates and presentations to leadership and stakeholders
• Navigate organizational complexity and remove obstacles to keep initiatives moving forward

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing medium to large-scale IT infrastructure projects or programs
• Experience working in financial services or regulated environments
• Strong understanding of infrastructure modernization, vulnerability remediation, and compliance initiatives
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Results-driven mindset with comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
• Experience in Vulnerability Management

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP and/or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
• Experience managing enterprise-scale remediation or modernization initiatives
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
• Location: Newark, NJ
• Employment Type: Contingent / Right to Hire