Senior Infrastructure Project Manager

Hamilton Barnes ?; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 181,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure) in Chicago to lead complex data centre, networking, compute and storage projects in a hybrid environment. You’ll own delivery from planning through production, coordinating engineers, vendors and stakeholders.

The role requires strong technical fluency, a track record delivering infrastructure programs, and an ownership mindset to move fast and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience managing technology or infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of data centres, networking, compute, storage and security.
• Ability to work with engineers as a credible technical peer.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from planning through production across multiple workstreams.
• Deliver data centre builds, migrations, hardware deployments and network infrastructure.
• Manage BOMs, procurement, hardware and connectivity requirements.
• Coordinate engineering teams, vendors and stakeholders.
• Control scope, risk, cost and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Infrastructure

Technical fluency

Stakeholder management

Vendor coordination

Tools

Networking

Compute/storage

Cybersecurity concepts

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure)

Location: Chicago | Hybrid

Salary: Up to £225,000 TC

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of complex infrastructure projects within a high-performance technology environment.

This is not a traditional PM role. You’ll need strong technical fluency and the credibility to work directly with engineers across data centres, networking, compute, storage, security and core infrastructure.

You’ll own projects from initial planning through to production, managing multiple workstreams while keeping teams, vendors, costs and timelines aligned.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver data centre builds, migrations, hardware deployments and network infrastructure
• Own BOMs, procurement, hardware and connectivity requirements
• Translate complex technical requirements into clear delivery plans
• Coordinate engineering teams, vendors and key stakeholders
• Manage scope, risk, dependencies, cost and timelines

What we’re looking for

• Deep experience managing technology or infrastructure projects
• Strong technical understanding across data centres, networking, compute, storage and security
• Comfortable engaging with engineers as a credible technical peer
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects with minimal oversight
• Strong ownership mentality — focused on delivery and outcomes, not just reporting
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Curious about AI and emerging tools, with an interest in using them to improve project delivery

The opportunity

You’ll have significant ownership over a portfolio of technically complex infrastructure projects, working closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders.

We’re looking for someone who takes accountability, moves quickly, challenges the status quo and gets things delivered