Network Project Manager

Infobahn Softworld Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Infobahn Softworld Inc. in Austin, TX is looking for an IT Network Program Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute network infrastructure projects and related initiatives.

You will work closely with Network Engineering, IT infrastructure teams, site teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are properly planned, tracked, and completed on schedule with clear communication and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in IT infrastructure or project management.
• Foundational knowledge of LAN/WAN, routing, SD-WAN and security basics.
• Experience coordinating technical teams and vendors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and dependencies.
• Detail-oriented with proactive risk escalation and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate network infrastructure projects involving LAN, WAN, wireless, SD-WAN and site deployments.
• Maintain project schedules, milestones, action items, risks, dependencies and status updates.
• Coordinate activities between Network Engineering, vendors, carriers, site teams and IT.
• Track equipment orders, circuit delivery, installation and project readiness.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings and document decisions and actions.
• Follow up with owners to ensure tasks are completed by due dates.
• Assist with site expansions, network refreshes, migrations and upgrades.
• Identify project risks and escalations to the appropriate lead.
• Maintain project documentation, trackers, and status reports.
• Provide clear project status updates to technical teams and management.
• Support multiple projects and prioritize activities based on requirements.
• Coordinate handoff to Network Operations after implementation.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Risk identification & escalation

Self-motivation & collaborative

Stakeholder management

Education

PMP Certification

CAPM Certification

ITIL Foundation

Network+ or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Visio

Job description

• The IT Network Program Manager will support the planning, coordination, and execution of network infrastructure projects and operational initiatives.
• This position will work closely with Network Engineering, IT infrastructure teams, site teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure projects are properly planned, tracked, communicated, and completed according to schedule.
• The role is intended for someone with a foundational understanding of enterprise networking combined with strong project coordination, organization, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate network infrastructure projects involving LAN, WAN, wireless, internet circuits, SD-WAN, and site network deployments.
• Maintain project schedules, milestones, action items, risks, dependencies, and status updates.
• Coordinate activities between Network Engineering, vendors, carriers, site teams, and other IT organizations.
• Track equipment ordering, circuit delivery, installation, implementation, and project readiness.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings and document decisions and action items.
• Follow up with project owners to ensure assigned tasks are completed by agreed due dates.
• Assist with site expansions, network refreshes, migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure deployments.
• Identify project risks, delays, and dependencies and escalating them to the appropriate technical or program lead.
• Maintain project documentation, trackers, implementation schedules, and status reports.
• Provide clear project status updates to technical teams and management.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously and help prioritize activities based on project requirements.
• Coordinate project handoff to Network Operations after implementation.

Position Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience supporting IT infrastructure, networking, technical projects, or project/program management.
• Basic understanding of enterprise network technologies, including LAN/WAN, routing and switching, wireless networking, internet and WAN circuits, firewalls, SD-WAN, DNS, and DHCP.
• Experience coordinating technical teams, vendors, or telecommunications providers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and dependencies.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical project information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on assigned actions.
• Ability to identify project risks and escalation issues appropriately.
• Self-motivated with a collaborative and positive working style.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in an enterprise IT or network infrastructure environment.
• Familiarity with Cisco, Aruba, Arista, Palo Alto, or similar networking technologies.
• Familiarity with telecommunications carriers and circuit provisioning.
• Basic understanding of ITIL processes, including Change, Incident, and Problem Management.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Visio.
• Experience maintaining project trackers, schedules, dashboards, and status reports.
• PMP, CAPM, ITIL, Network+, or a similar certification is a plus but not required.