Senior Infrastructure Project Manager - New York, NY

Merge IT•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our enterprise-level client is seeking to add two (2) Senior Infrastructure Project Managers to the team in New York City. This role is a 12+ month contract with possible extensions and potential for permanent conversion, though not guaranteed. The position is nearly 100% remote, but candidates must be within a one-hour commuting distance to the New York, NY office for occasional client visits. Light travel (less than 10%) is required. A drug and background check are mandatory. The pay rate is $80-85 W2 per hour plus benefits.

Requirements

Proven experience in program or project management, preferably within a professional service, service provider or technology environment.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.
Deep understanding of datacenter infrastructure components including storage, compute, networking, and security, with proven experience in integrating these solutions into enterprise environments.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strategic mindset.
Proficiency in project management tools and software.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in program or senior project management roles.
Experience working closely with senior leadership and managing cross-functional teams.
Extensive experience with large/complex project budgets including accurate billing, forecasting, daily/weekly financial tracking, etc.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree is preferred.
Certification in Project Management (PMP) or similar is a plus.
Proven capability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage financial aspects of complex projects effectively.
Experience supporting pre-sales activities and collaborating closely with account teams to develop compelling solutions.
Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives that support organizational growth and service improvement.
Skilled in identifying and mitigating project risks and roadblocks to ensure successful delivery.
A proactive, results-oriented approach with a focus on achieving project objectives and exceeding customer expectations.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to the customer, maintaining strong communication and professional relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Take end to end responsibility for defined projects, ensuring delivery meets agreed scope, quality and cost parameters.
Build, supervise and effectively manage the project team.
Collaborate with account teams on commercial control and financial governance, providing accurate and timely financial reporting.
Manage project documentation and governance, including Project Initiation Documents and closure reports.
Define and uphold project quality criteria and success factors while ensuring delivery within agreed cost parameters.
Represent the project at project board level, providing clear updates and recommendations.
Support presales activities and contribute to the development of compelling project proposals, working closely with account managers.
Lead customer engagement during critical phases, including scope negotiations, change management, and issue resolution.