IT Project Leader – Network & Infrastructure Delivery

Main Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end network and infrastructure projects from initiation through deployment, operational handoff, and support transition
Coordinate cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, network engineers, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity teams, telecom providers, and external vendors
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resource allocation, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones
Ensure alignment between business requirements and network/infrastructure solutions
Drive governance activities including steering committees, status reporting, KPIs, issue tracking, risk mitigation, and executive escalations
Ensure compliance with client standards, cybersecurity policies, change management procedures, and documentation requirements
Coordinate network implementations, migrations, upgrades, site rollouts, data center activities, and cloud connectivity initiatives
Manage incidents, changes, releases, and operational transition activities following ITIL best practices
Monitor project delivery performance related to quality, cost, timelines, and service availability
Support Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies based on customer requirements
Coordinate testing, validation, deployment readiness, cutover planning, and post-implementation support
Manage third-party vendors, telecom carriers, hardware providers, and Statements of Work (SoWs)
Ensure effective communication and synchronization between geographically distributed and cross-functional teams
Serve as the primary client-facing lead for project coordination, delivery oversight, and stakeholder communication

Typical Skills & Experience

Strong IT infrastructure and network project management background
Experience managing enterprise network projects including LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, firewall, VPN, VoIP, cloud networking, and data center initiatives
Knowledge of network technologies, infrastructure operations, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT environments
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and/or traditional PM frameworks (PMP, Prince2, Waterfall)
Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, MS Project, Visio, and reporting/dashboard platforms
Strong understanding of ITIL processes including incident, problem, change, and release management
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and executive reporting skills
Strong risk management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work effectively in complex, global, and highly regulated enterprise environments
Experience coordinating onshore, offshore, and third-party delivery teams preferred

Client business and operational teams
Network engineering and infrastructure teams
Cybersecurity and cloud operations teams
External vendors, telecom providers, and subcontractors
Global delivery teams across multiple regions and time zones

The role is highly cross-functional and combines:

Project management
Infrastructure and network delivery coordination
Operational oversight
Technical understanding
Client relationship management
Vendor and partner coordination

Preferred Certifications

PMP, Prince2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or SAFe certifications
ITIL Foundation or ITIL Practitioner certification
Network-related certifications such as Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), AWS, Azure, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or equivalent are a plus

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