Senior Project Management Specialist 2

Mbi Llc; Dover (DE); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale IT initiatives, focusing on Kubernetes management and cloud migration. The candidate will lead enterprise projects from initiation to closure while managing budgets and vendor contracts. This role requires 8+ years of experience in project management, a strong understanding of hybrid cloud infrastructures, and excellent communication skills. The position offers opportunities to drive best practices in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of progressive project management experience leading enterprise IT initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing Kubernetes and container platform implementations.
• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and infrastructure modernization.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end delivery of major enterprise IT projects.
• Manage Kubernetes and containerization initiatives.
• Oversee large-scale infrastructure projects including data center upgrades.

Kenntnisse

Project management experience

Kubernetes management

Cloud migration

Stakeholder communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Project

DevOps tools

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale, enterprise-level IT initiatives across infrastructure, cloud transformation, and containerized platforms.

This role will be responsible for managing complex, cross-functional programs including Kubernetes and container environments and deployments, major infrastructure modernization efforts, and migration of servers and backup systems to cloud-hosted environments.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with deep technical fluency, strong executive presence, and a proven track record of delivering high-impact IT projects on time and within budget in large enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of major enterprise IT projects, from initiation through closure.
• Manage Kubernetes and containerization initiatives, including platform deployment, modernization, and operational transitions.
• Oversee large-scale infrastructure projects including data center upgrades, network modernization, virtualization, storage, and backup transformations.
• Direct migration of on-premises servers and backup systems to cloud-hosted platforms (e.g. Azure).
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, risk logs, and status reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, DevOps, application teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security standards, and compliance requirements.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and resource constraints; implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service delivery performance.
• Provide executive-level reporting and communicate project health, milestones, and impacts.
• Drive adoption of project management best practices and continuous improvement.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive project management experience leading enterprise IT initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing Kubernetes and container platform implementations (e.g., OpenShift, EKS, AKS, GKE).
• Experience leading server migrations and enterprise backup solutions to cloud-hosted systems.
• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and infrastructure modernization.
• Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and vendor contracts.
• Exceptional stakeholder communication and executive presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• Experience in regulated or government environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation tools.
• Experience with enterprise backup platforms and disaster recovery planning.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Planview, or similar.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• High-level organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead technical teams without direct authority.
• Skilled at managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments.