Senior IT Project Manager, Network Infrastructure

Orion Groups; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

ORION GROUPS, based in McKinney, Texas, is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for Network Infrastructure to lead enterprise-scale initiatives from inception to deployment. You will drive hardware refreshes, cloud network integrations, datacenter migrations, and security deployments across multi-site environments.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in IT project management, 3+ years in network infrastructure or datacenter projects, and proven executive-level stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 7+ years IT project management experience
• 3+ years managing network infrastructure or datacenter projects
• Experience presenting to executive-level stakeholders
• Strong vendor management including accountability for deliverables and timelines
• Experience managing project financials, forecasting, variance analysis, and budget reporting

Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Coordination
• Vendor & Procurement Management

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Vendor management

Budgeting/Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

MS Project

ServiceNow

Job description

ORION GROUPS is a professional services firm based in McKinney, Texas that provides experienced consultants to key organizations across the United States. We focus our talent expertise in both the financial and healthcare industries. Our capabilities in technology include application management, enterprise software systems, data strategies, integration, and IT infrastructure. We work diligently to listen and provide value to your unique needs. www.OrionGRPS.com

OVERVIEW

At Orion, we are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for Network Infrastructure is responsible for leading enterprise-scale network initiatives from inception through successful deployment. This opportunity drives the execution of complex hardware refreshes, cloud network integrations, datacenter migrations, and network security deployments.

OPPORTUNITY

• Duration: 6-month W2 contract-to-hire
• Location: Fully Remote in the United States

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Lifecycle Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Coordination
• Vendor & Procurement Management

KEY EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of dedicated IT Project Management experience.
• 3+ years of specific experience managing complex network infrastructure or datacenter projects.
• Proven track record of managing multi-site, global, or enterprise-wide network deployments.
• Demonstrated experience presenting to executive-level stakeholders.
• Strong vendor management experience, including accountability for deliverables and timelines.
• Experience managing project financials, including forecasting, variance analysis, and budget reporting.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• Strong foundational understanding of core network concepts and technologies (Routing/Switching, SD-WAN, VPNs, Wi-Fi 6, Load Balancing).
• Familiarity with network security deployments (Next-Gen Firewalls, Zero Trust Architecture, NAC).
• Proficiency with enterprise PPM and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, ServiceNow).
• ServiceNow PPM experience strongly preferred.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.

CERTIFICATION

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 certification strongly preferred.
• ITIL v3/v4 Foundation certification is highly desirable.
• Foundational network certifications (e.g., Network+, CCNA) are a strong plus.
• Quick turnaround: preliminary interview followed by team interview on phone and Google Meets.
• Typically, one round with the hiring manager, joined by the team (virtual interview), possibly two rounds if necessary.

Orion Groups is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]