Infrastructure Project Manager

We are looking for an Infrastructure Project Manager to join an Enterprise and Multitenant environment, responsible for managing and coordinating complex infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on the migration, upgrading, consolidation and transformation of ICT infrastructure, in both on-premises and cloud environments.

The successful candidate will work closely with the various technical teams involved, coordinating activities, resources and project timelines, monitoring progress and ensuring that agreed objectives are met.

_Responsibilities: _

The role will involve managing and coordinating infrastructure projects, with the following key areas of focus:

• Analysing project objectives and defining scope, requirements, deliverables and milestones.
• Planning activities and drawing up roadmaps, timelines and project plans.
• Coordinating resources and allocating tasks amongst the various technical teams involved (Network Operations/Engineering, Systems, Cloud, DevOps, SOC, DBA, Backup and Storage).
• Managing projects involving the migration, upgrading, consolidation and transformation of ICT infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Coordinate activities relating to production, test, disaster recovery and legacy infrastructure environments.
• Monitor the progress of work, timelines, costs and resource utilisation, ensuring that objectives are met.
• Organise kick-off meetings, regular status updates and coordination meetings with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Manage change requests, risks, issues and any escalations, identifying corrective actions and alternative solutions.
• Prepare metrics, KPIs, dashboards and reports on project progress, including for management.
• Oversee communication and coordination between clients, suppliers, stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring compliance with agreed objectives and requirements.

Essential requirements

• Experience in managing complex IT infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of the main project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to carry out strategic planning and manage priorities, risks and change.
• Knowledge of on-premises, virtualised and cloud-based IT infrastructures (AWS and Azure).
• Knowledge of the main enterprise infrastructure contexts, including data centres, VPDC environments, legacy infrastructure and disaster recovery.
• Knowledge of the main technological areas: Networks, Systems, Cloud, DevOps, Security, Databases, Backups and Storage.
• Knowledge of ICT infrastructure migration, upgrade, consolidation and transformation processes.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, costs and reporting activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leadership and stakeholder management.
• Problem-solving, negotiation and crisis management skills.
• Organisational autonomy, adaptability and the ability to work under pressure.

_Tools and methodologies: _

• JIRA and ticketing and activity monitoring tools.
• MS Project and MS Excel.
• Agile, Scrum and Kanban methodologies

Soft skills

• Ability to collaborate with and coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Ability to manage priorities independently, strong organisational skills and a focus on achieving objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at various levels within the organisation, including C-level executives.

Location and working arrangements

Milan (hybrid)

Remuneration

Gross annual salary ranging from €35,000 to €41,000, determined on the basis of seniority, technical autonomy, expertise in the required technologies, certifications, the complexity of the client environment and the actual responsibilities of the role.

Any variable components, MBOs or benefits will be specified where applicable to the specific position and governed by company policy and contractual agreements.

The recruitment process is open to all applicants, in accordance with the principles of equal opportunities, non-discrimination and gender neutrality.