Senior Infrastructure Project Manager

This role is ideal for an experienced IT project manager who can lead complex infrastructure initiatives, coordinate vendors and technical teams, and work directly with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered successfully. Coordinate network infrastructure, telecommunications, audiovisual, cabling, and technology installation projects, including new installations, network expansions, and technology relocations.

Senior Infrastructure Project Manager
The Panther Group is seeking ta Senior Infrastructure Project Manager for a 12-month contract opportunity supporting a university’s Information Technology Services (ITS) division in Boston, MA.

This role is ideal for an experienced IT project manager who can lead complex infrastructure initiatives, coordinate vendors and technical teams, and work directly with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered successfully. The projects will include network infrastructure, audiovisual systems, IT asset management, telecommunications, and technology installations.

Please note: This is a hybrid position requiring 3–4 days onsite per week in Boston, with an expectation of four days onsite. Candidate must be comfortable commuting to Boston and meeting the onsite schedule.
Key Responsibilities

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  Lead the planning and execution of multiple infrastructure projects, managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.
  
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  Coordinate network infrastructure, telecommunications, audiovisual, cabling, and technology installation projects, including new installations, network expansions, and technology relocations.
  
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  Manage relationships with vendors, subcontractors, internal IT teams, and university stakeholders to coordinate project activities, materials, installation schedules, and deliverables.
  
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  Develop and maintain project plans, status reports, risk assessments, budgets, and progress updates while proactively identifying issues and implementing solutions.
  
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  Work directly with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements, establish priorities, manage competing demands, and ensure projects meet operational needs and quality standards.
  

Required Qualifications

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  8–10 years of progressive IT project management experience, including managing complex, cross-functional projects in large or matrixed organizations.
  
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  Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure-related projects, particularly networking, cabling, telecommunications, or audiovisual systems.
  
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  Experience managing vendors, subcontractors, project schedules, resources, and deliverables.
  
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  Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work directly with technical teams, business units, and leadership.
  
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  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing project needs.
  
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  Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  
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  Ability to work onsite in Boston 3–4 days per week and manage the required commute.
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience managing IT asset management initiatives, including laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and related processes.
  
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  Experience working in higher education or a university IT environment.
  
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  Familiarity with network infrastructure, including fiber-optic, copper, and coaxial cabling.
  
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  Experience with construction-related technology projects, vendor installations, and technology relocations.
  
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  Familiarity with blueprints, construction documentation, AutoCAD, and BCSI standards.
  
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  RCDD credential or related RCDD LAN Specialist, Installer, or Technician experience.
  
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  Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
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  Project management certification or training, such as PMP, Agile, or PRINCE2.
  
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  Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, or Jira.
  

Pay is up to $90.91 per hour DOE