Senior Infrastructure Project Manager

The Panther Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

The Panther Group seeks a Senior Infrastructure Project Manager for a 12-month contract with Boston ITS. Lead complex infrastructure projects, coordinate vendors and IT teams, and work with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Hybrid role requiring 3–4 days onsite per week in Boston, with a commuting expectation. Strong background in networking, AV, and IT asset management is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive IT project management experience.
• Experience leading infrastructure-related projects (networking, cabling, AV).
• Proven vendor/subcontractor management and scheduling skills.
• Strong stakeholder management with technical and business teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of multiple infrastructure projects within scope, time, and budget.
• Coordinate network, audiovisual, cabling, and telecom installation activities.
• Manage vendors, subcontractors, and internal IT teams.
• Develop plans, risk reviews, budgets, and progress updates.
• Gather requirements with stakeholders and align priorities to operational needs.

Skills

IT project management

Infrastructure projects

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Onsite work

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IS/Business

PM certification (PMP/Agile/PRINCE2)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Project Manager

The Panther Group is seeking ta Senior Infrastructure Project Manager for a 12-month contract opportunity supporting a university’s Information Technology Services (ITS) division in Boston, MA. This role is ideal for an experienced IT project manager who can lead complex infrastructure initiatives, coordinate vendors and technical teams, and work directly with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered successfully. The projects will include network infrastructure, audiovisual systems, IT asset management, telecommunications, and technology installations.

Please note: This is a hybrid position requiring 3–4 days onsite per week in Boston, with an expectation of four days onsite. Candidate must be comfortable commuting to Boston and meeting the onsite schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of multiple infrastructure projects, managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.


• Coordinate network infrastructure, telecommunications, audiovisual, cabling, and technology installation projects, including new installations, network expansions, and technology relocations.


• Manage relationships with vendors, subcontractors, internal IT teams, and university stakeholders to coordinate project activities, materials, installation schedules, and deliverables.


• Develop and maintain project plans, status reports, risk assessments, budgets, and progress updates while proactively identifying issues and implementing solutions.


• Work directly with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements, establish priorities, manage competing demands, and ensure projects meet operational needs and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive IT project management experience, including managing complex, cross-functional projects in large or matrixed organizations.


• Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure-related projects, particularly networking, cabling, telecommunications, or audiovisual systems.


• Experience managing vendors, subcontractors, project schedules, resources, and deliverables.


• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work directly with technical teams, business units, and leadership.


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing project needs.


• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work onsite in Boston 3–4 days per week and manage the required commute.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing IT asset management initiatives, including laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and related processes.


• Experience working in higher education or a university IT environment.


• Familiarity with network infrastructure, including fiber-optic, copper, and coaxial cabling.


• Experience with construction-related technology projects, vendor installations, and technology relocations.


• Familiarity with blueprints, construction documentation, AutoCAD, and BCSI standards.


• RCDD credential or related RCDD LAN Specialist, Installer, or Technician experience.


• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Project management certification or training, such as PMP, Agile, or PRINCE2.


• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, or Jira.

Pay is up to $90.91 per hour DOE