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Project Manager - Infra (Engagement manager)

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Project Manager - Infra (Engagement manager)

1 Month ago • 6-8 Years • Product Management

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Job Description

This Project Manager - Infra (Engagement Manager) role involves leading large, complex IT infrastructure projects in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, translating complex concepts for diverse audiences, defining project schedules and resources, conducting Scrum standups and using CA Agile Central, performing data analysis with MS Excel, creating status reports, and mitigating risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing infrastructure projects, particularly migrations to modern technologies, and possess strong interpersonal, technical, and consulting skills. The role requires strategic thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a multi-priority setting, influencing decisions and driving results with a customer-focused approach.

Must have:

Infrastructure Project Experience
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Adaptability
Technical Proficiency
Consulting Abilities
Team Integration

Good to have:

Cloud Computing Knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2)
Scripting & Automation (Python, PowerShell)
Cybersecurity Awareness
Vendor Relationships

Project description

The project involves managing IT initiatives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. The candidate will utilize their broad IT background, including experience in IT security, user collaboration tools, networks, and application hosting. They will be responsible for data collection and analytics, while presenting to C-Level executives. The role requires strategic thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a multi-priority setting. The candidate will influence decisions and drive results, ensuring a customer-focused approach without direct managerial control.

Responsibilities

Lead large, complex projects to achieve key business objectives

Direct cross-functional and/or cross-segment teams

Solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business

Translate highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences

Defining and managing project schedules, resources and delivery commitments

Managing Scrum standup meetings

Setting up tasks using the CA Agile Central tool

Performing data collection and analysis activities using MS Excel

Conducting weekly project meetings to ensure deadlines are being met and the project is kept on target

Collaborating with Infrastructure and Application teams to ensure successful outcomes

Creating/Updating project status reports for program rollup and management review

Mitigating and managing project risks and issues

Skills

Must have

Infrastructure Project Experience: Proficient in managing infrastructure projects, particularly in migrating from legacy to modern technologies.

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates excellent people skills, fostering effective communication and collaboration within teams.

Adaptability: Highly flexible and adaptable to changing project requirements and environments.

Technical Proficiency: Possesses strong technical expertise, enabling rapid comprehension of complex concepts and effective leadership in assigned engagements.

Consulting Abilities: Skilled in providing consulting services and solutions, driving successful outcomes in projects.

Team Integration: Actively engages in team meetings, swiftly establishing a cohesive presence within project teams.

Nice to have

Cloud Computing Knowledge: Familiarity with cloud technologies and services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud can be advantageous in modernizing infrastructure.

Project Management Certification: Having a project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) would enhance project management capabilities.

Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation tools can streamline tasks in modernization projects.

Cybersecurity Awareness: Understanding cybersecurity principles and best practices is valuable in ensuring the security of modernized systems.

Vendor Relationships: Building and maintaining strong relationships with technology vendors can facilitate access to the latest technologies and resources.

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Languages

English: C1 Advanced

Seniority

Regular

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Luxoft

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Luxoft, a DXC Technology Company (NYSE: DXC), is a digital strategy and software engineering firm providing bespoke technology solutions that drive business change for customers the world over. Acquired by U.S. company DXC Technology in 2019, Luxoft is a global operation in 44 cities and 21 countries with an international, agile workforce of nearly 18,000 people. It combines a unique blend of engineering excellence and deep industry expertise, helping over 425 global clients innovate in the areas of automotive, financial services, travel and hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, media and telecommunications.

DXC Technology is a leading Fortune 500 IT services company which helps global companies run their mission critical systems. Together, DXC and Luxoft offer a differentiated customer-value proposition for digital transformation by combining Luxoft’s front-end digital capabilities with DXC’s expertise in IT modernization and integration. Follow our profile for regular updates and insights into technology and business needs.