Project Manager – Infrastructure

Project Manager – Infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution by develop project plans, timelines, and budgets for infrastructure projects involving VMware technologies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Lead a team of engineers and technicians responsible for implementing VMware-based infrastructure solutions.
• Provide guidance, direction, and support to team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party service providers to procure necessary hardware, software, and services for infrastructure projects.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure deliverables meet project requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with infrastructure projects, including technical challenges, resource constraints, and potential security vulnerabilities.
• Develop contingency plans to address unforeseen issues and minimize project disruptions.
• Communicate project status, updates, and key milestones to stakeholders, including senior management, IT teams, and end-users.
• Gather feedback and incorporate stakeholder input to ensure project alignment with organizational goals.
• Implement quality assurance processes to validate the functionality, performance, and reliability of VMware infrastructure solutions.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation to ensure adherence to industry best practices and standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of project requirements, specifications, and configurations.
• Generate regular reports summarizing project progress, resource utilization, and key performance metrics.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience as a Project Manager – Infrastructure.
• Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex infrastructure projects from initiation to completion.
• In-depth knowledge of VMware technologies, including vSphere, vCenter, NSX, and vSAN.
• Familiarity with virtualization concepts, hypervisor architectures, and software-defined networking/storage.
• Understanding of enterprise infrastructure components such as servers, storage systems, networking devices, and data center facilities.
• Ability to design scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions using VMware products.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience facilitating meetings, presenting project proposals, and negotiating with vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues, optimize performance, and troubleshoot infrastructure problems in VMware environments.
• Relevant certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or ITIL Foundation Certification are highly beneficial and demonstrate expertise in VMware technologies and project management best practices.
• Expertise in technologies including but not limited to Kubernetes projects would be considered an added advantage.