Information Technology Infrastructure Manager

Position Title : Infrastructure Project Manager

Work Type : Hybrid. 2-3 days a week in office.

Location Options : 1) Phoenix, Arizona 2) Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Position Summary :

The infrastructure of information technology comprises hardware systems, software, network connections and servers. An IT infrastructure project manager will manage various IT infrastructure needs of the exchange or a project.

This role requires solid infrastructure skills to manage complex infrastructure projects and manage multiple work streams and complex projects.

Primary responsibilities :

• Assessing the requirements of the project and recommending suitable IT components
• Analyzing different options and recommending the most suitable for the project
• Work on improving the IT infrastructure of the organization
• Recommend upgrades and new systems that will be more useful for the project
• Prepare Plan and status report for IT infrastructure projects
• Always keep a check on the project KPI’s and ensure that project KPI’s are not breached
• Formulating procedures and policies for optimum utilization of IT infrastructure resources in the company
• Meeting with managers of different departments and assessing IT infrastructure needs
• Meeting with IT analysts and finalizing essential IT infrastructure
• Planning and supervising installation of IT infrastructure in the company
• Making sure that the infrastructure development project is completed within the given time frame

Skills Required :

• Excellent knowledge about all aspects of information technology specifically with complex infrastructure environments
• Expert hands-on knowledge of building a critical path and understanding the right questions to ask
• Command of Schedule, Scope, Budget, Quality and Benefits always in the life cycle of the project
• Actively manage a critical path which allows for a line of sight into risk / issues before they have project / program impact
• Previous hands-on infrastructure experience
• Knowledge of the several of following helpful : Cisco Infra Products, PowerCenter / Power Exchange, ISIM / ISAM, Sailpoint IIQ, CA workload Automation, SQL Server, WebSphere, DataPower, LDAP, Corticon Rules Engine etc.
• Excellent analytical and observation skills
• Ability to keep up with latest developments in the field and upgrade IT infrastructure
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent planning and organization ability
• Excellent time management skills and understanding the value of a baseline
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• This is not a technical hands-on role. However, prior experience is required to develop a detailed working plan to ensure our success

Abilities

• Be an Manager with a hands-on approach in a complex fast-paced business environment.
• Present issues and challenges in senior management forums.
• Work with a team of professionals from various disciplines.
• Lead through times of change, disruption, and growth.
• Express action-oriented and creative approaches to IT system issues and problems.
• Listen effectively, respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints, cope with an ambiguous or changing environment.
• Mentor, motivate and manage IT staff members
20 days ago