IT Infrastructure Project Manager

CGI•Tempe, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an IT Infrastructure Project Manager to join our Phoenix, AZ CGI team! This career opportunity is based at our client’s site in Tempe, AZ and follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring "on-site presence" several days per week. Lead complex technology initiatives across infrastructure environments! Responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle—from initiation through implementation and closure—ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. You will partner closely with clients, internal teams, and external vendors to successfully deliver infrastructure-focused programs such as data center migrations, cloud initiatives, and technology refresh efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong governance discipline, stakeholder management expertise, and the ability to lead within matrixed, multi-stakeholder environments.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in project management with a focus on infrastructure initiatives
Proven experience leading infrastructure projects such as data center migrations, infrastructure refreshes, cloud transitions, or office consolidations
Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities
Experience managing projects using Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid methodologies
Strong knowledge of PMI-based project management standards and best practices
Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk across complex programs
Experience managing global, matrixed technical teams and third-party vendors
Strong financial management skills including forecasting and budget reconciliation
Knowledge of infrastructure technologies including virtualization and cloud environments
Understanding of change management principles and organizational impact management
Familiarity with SDLC and the coordination of infrastructure changes alongside application development efforts
Exceptional written, verbal, and executive-level presentation skills
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-paced environments

Nice To Haves

PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Experience introducing or rolling out new enterprise technologies
Experience working within formal PMO governance environments

Responsibilities

Lead complex infrastructure projects involving cross-functional and matrixed teams across internal and external stakeholders
Manage full project lifecycle from initiation through delivery and transition to operations
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource plans, and financial forecasts
Establish and manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and quality controls
Facilitate communication across client stakeholders, executive sponsors, PMO leadership, and delivery teams
Lead project steering committees and present status updates, risks, and recommendations
Implement and enforce project governance aligned with PMI PMBOK and client PMO standards
Identify, quantify, and proactively manage risks, assumptions, and constraints
Oversee change management processes including scope, cost, and schedule adjustments
Coordinate global technical SMEs, vendors, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful delivery
Ensure infrastructure changes are aligned with SDLC impacts and in-flight application initiatives
Foster strong client relationships and manage expectations in dynamic technology environments

Benefits

Competitive compensation including profit participation program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Matching contributions through 401(k) plan, and CGI share purchase plan
Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave, ranging from 10 to 20 days per year, based on job level, years of relevant prior experience, and years of service
10 paid holidays per year
At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more)
Paid parental leave, ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws
Bereavement leave, ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship.
Paid jury duty leave, up to time summoned
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Wellness and Well-being programs