Kaizen Analytix
Technical Project Manager - Infrastructure
Kaizen Analytix, Mission Viejo, California, us, 92690
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled
Technical Project Manager - Infrastructure
with 6+ years of experience in managing complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project planning and execution, infrastructure design and implementation, cloud migration and optimization, budget and resource management, and security and compliance. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of infrastructure projects, from planning and design to implementation and delivery. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, systems administrators, cloud architects, and other stakeholders, to ensure successful project execution. Monitor and manage project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely delivery. Facilitate regular project status meetings, providing updates to stakeholders and senior leadership on progress, risks, and deliverables. Infrastructure Design and Implementation:
Oversee the design, architecture, and implementation of infrastructure solutions, including on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid environments. Ensure that infrastructure solutions are scalable, reliable, and optimized for performance and cost. Collaborate with technical teams to define infrastructure requirements, technical specifications, and system configurations. Lead the execution of infrastructure projects, ensuring they are deployed according to design specifications, quality standards, and within scope. Cloud Migration and Optimization:
Lead cloud migration initiatives, transitioning on-premises infrastructure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Develop migration strategies, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and optimizing for cost, performance, and scalability. Implement cloud optimization strategies to improve the efficiency and performance of cloud resources, ensuring cost-effective and reliable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cloud architects to ensure the architecture of cloud infrastructure is aligned with organizational goals and best practices. Budget and Resource Management:
Manage project budgets, ensuring that infrastructure projects are delivered within financial constraints. Track project expenses, forecast costs, and identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining high-quality standards. Oversee resource allocation, ensuring that the appropriate technical and non-technical resources are available for project tasks. Ensure that the project team has the necessary tools, equipment, and training to perform their duties effectively and efficiently. Security and Compliance:
Ensure infrastructure projects adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001). Collaborate with security teams to define and implement security controls within infrastructure designs. Oversee the implementation of secure infrastructure solutions, ensuring that data, applications, and systems are protected from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities. Manage compliance assessments and audits, ensuring that infrastructure projects meet regulatory standards and industry best practices. Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 6+ years of experience in technical project management, with a focus on infrastructure projects. Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including cloud migration and optimization. Strong understanding of infrastructure design, architecture, and implementation (e.g., networking, servers, storage, virtualization). In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud migration best practices. Experience with budget management, resource allocation, and vendor management. Strong understanding of security and compliance frameworks relevant to infrastructure (e.g., ISO, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR). Experience with infrastructure automation and monitoring tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudWatch, Prometheus). Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex technical issues and risks. Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master) are a plus. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with hybrid cloud architectures and multi-cloud environments. Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management frameworks. Experience with data center management, virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware), and storage solutions. Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline management.
We are seeking a highly skilled
Technical Project Manager - Infrastructure
with 6+ years of experience in managing complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project planning and execution, infrastructure design and implementation, cloud migration and optimization, budget and resource management, and security and compliance. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of infrastructure projects, from planning and design to implementation and delivery. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, systems administrators, cloud architects, and other stakeholders, to ensure successful project execution. Monitor and manage project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely delivery. Facilitate regular project status meetings, providing updates to stakeholders and senior leadership on progress, risks, and deliverables. Infrastructure Design and Implementation:
Oversee the design, architecture, and implementation of infrastructure solutions, including on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid environments. Ensure that infrastructure solutions are scalable, reliable, and optimized for performance and cost. Collaborate with technical teams to define infrastructure requirements, technical specifications, and system configurations. Lead the execution of infrastructure projects, ensuring they are deployed according to design specifications, quality standards, and within scope. Cloud Migration and Optimization:
Lead cloud migration initiatives, transitioning on-premises infrastructure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Develop migration strategies, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and optimizing for cost, performance, and scalability. Implement cloud optimization strategies to improve the efficiency and performance of cloud resources, ensuring cost-effective and reliable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cloud architects to ensure the architecture of cloud infrastructure is aligned with organizational goals and best practices. Budget and Resource Management:
Manage project budgets, ensuring that infrastructure projects are delivered within financial constraints. Track project expenses, forecast costs, and identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining high-quality standards. Oversee resource allocation, ensuring that the appropriate technical and non-technical resources are available for project tasks. Ensure that the project team has the necessary tools, equipment, and training to perform their duties effectively and efficiently. Security and Compliance:
Ensure infrastructure projects adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001). Collaborate with security teams to define and implement security controls within infrastructure designs. Oversee the implementation of secure infrastructure solutions, ensuring that data, applications, and systems are protected from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities. Manage compliance assessments and audits, ensuring that infrastructure projects meet regulatory standards and industry best practices. Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 6+ years of experience in technical project management, with a focus on infrastructure projects. Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including cloud migration and optimization. Strong understanding of infrastructure design, architecture, and implementation (e.g., networking, servers, storage, virtualization). In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud migration best practices. Experience with budget management, resource allocation, and vendor management. Strong understanding of security and compliance frameworks relevant to infrastructure (e.g., ISO, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR). Experience with infrastructure automation and monitoring tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudWatch, Prometheus). Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex technical issues and risks. Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master) are a plus. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with hybrid cloud architectures and multi-cloud environments. Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management frameworks. Experience with data center management, virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware), and storage solutions. Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline management.