OT/IT PM

Dexian; Bunker Hill Village (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking a Project Manager for network infrastructure projects in Bunker Hill Village, Texas. The role involves leading projects from start to finish, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and possess 4-7 years of project management experience with a solid understanding of network concepts, particularly in Cisco environments. Key skills include project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. This position requires technical fluency to lead engineers effectively.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in project management with exposure to network or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of LAN/WAN networking concepts.
• Experience working with Cisco environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead network infrastructure projects from initiation through completion.
• Manage projects ensuring delivery within timeline, budget, and scope.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between IT, OT, vendors, and business stakeholders.

Skills

Project planning and execution

Cross-functional team leadership

Technical translation

Risk and dependency management

Stakeholder communication

Understanding of hybrid IT/OT network environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Cisco Prime

Cisco ISE

Job description

• Lead network infrastructure projects from initiation through completion, including environments built from scratch (greenfield deployments).
• Manage projects typically scoped at 200-300 hours, ensuring delivery within timeline, budget, and scope.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.

Technical Coordination (OT/IT Networking)

• Work closely with engineering teams on:
• Network configuration and provisioning
• Wireless implementations (AP deployment, site surveys, heat maps)
• Ensure alignment of technical work with defined architecture and project goals.
• Translate technical requirements into clear execution plans and deliverables.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact between IT, OT, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to leadership.
• Facilitate coordination between network engineers, security teams, and operations teams.

Tools, Systems & Governance

• Oversee implementation and usage of:
• Cisco Prime (monitoring and management alignment)
• Cisco ISE (identity and access considerations in project scope)
• Ensure adherence to network standards, IP schema, and security segmentation in OT/IT environments.

Wireless & Network Planning Oversight

• Guide teams conducting:
• Wireless heat map analysis
• Access Point (AP) placement and optimization
• Ensure proper documentation and validation of network coverage and performance.
• Identify and mitigate risks, particularly in OT/IT integration and network deployments.
• Manage dependencies related to infrastructure, hardware, and site readiness.
• Escalate and resolve issues impacting timelines or delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4-7 years of experience in project management, with exposure to network or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of:
  • LAN/WAN networking concepts
  • IP addressing and network design fundamentals
  • Wireless networking (site surveys, heat maps, AP deployment)
  • Experience working with Cisco environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in OT environments (manufacturing, energy, industrial).
• Familiarity with:
  • Project Management certifications (PMP, Agile, or equivalent).
  • Background in network engineering prior to PM role (highly valued).

Key Skills

• Project planning and execution
• Cross-functional team leadership
• Technical translation (engineering ? business)
• Risk and dependency management
• Stakeholder communication
• Understanding of hybrid IT/OT network environments
• Role requires technical fluency without being hands-must be able to effectively lead engineers working on complex network builds.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.