Technical Project Manager
Gulf Coast Automation Group•Chicago, IL
•Hybrid
About The Position
Our client is seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver complex, enterprise-level IT initiatives. This role requires a strong background across Infrastructure, IT Operations, and Digital Platforms, managing projects from intake through execution in a hybrid cloud and datacenter environment. This individual will play a critical role in driving structure, execution, and cross-functional alignment across enterprise IT efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 8–12 years of IT Project Management experience, with strong exposure to enterprise infrastructure and operations initiatives
- Proven success delivering large-scale, multi-year IT programs across infrastructure, cloud, and platform domains
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) in enterprise or hybrid environments
- Experience with ITSM platforms (ServiceNow ITSM, CMDB, Change & Incident workflows)
- Strong familiarity with enterprise networking, M365 modernization, and application integrations
- Experience working with third-party vendors, systems integrators, and managed service providers
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with competing priorities
- Deep understanding of enterprise IT environments including cloud, networking, identity, security, and operations
- Strong command of PMI PMBOK principles, Agile methodologies, and hybrid delivery models
- Ability to translate technical complexity into business outcomes for non-technical stakeholders
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
- Expertise in risk, dependency, and priority management in complex environments
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and vendor cost management
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, evolving environments
- High emotional intelligence and leadership presence; ability to influence without authority
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity and executive communication
- Process-oriented mindset with focus on governance, standardization, and continuous improvement
Nice To Haves
- PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent certification preferred
- Experience in regulated or security-conscious environments is a plus
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of enterprise IT initiatives from intake, planning, execution, stabilization, through close-out
- Lead multi-domain projects across: Infrastructure, Hybrid cloud environments, Digital platforms, Security and IT operations
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define scope, success metrics, financial impact, and delivery timelines
- Develop and manage integrated project plans, including schedules, resources, dependencies, risks, budgets, and KPIs
- Apply Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models based on project complexity and risk
- Identify, manage, and mitigate technical, operational, and vendor-related risks, escalating as needed
- Serve as the central coordination point across engineering, operations, security, vendors, and leadership
- Manage vendor-led initiatives, including SOW tracking, milestone validation, and performance accountability
- Deliver executive-level status reporting highlighting progress, risks, financials, and key decisions
- Lead post-implementation reviews and drive continuous improvement of project delivery and governance
Benefits
- health insurance
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
