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Infrastructure Project Manager

TEKsystems
$45.00 - $55.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Feb 03, 2026
Description Role Overview The Infrastructure Project Manager will lead end to end delivery of medium to high complexity infrastructure projects supporting the Enterprise Data Platforms. This includes standing up new infrastructure, decommissioning legacy environments, and managing projects across midrange systems, Hadoop platforms, and related enterprise data technologies. The role requires a highly organized project leader with strong WBS development skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a proven ability to manage cross functional technical teams in a fast paced environment. The ideal candidate is a hands on project manager with deep infrastructure build experience, strong Agile/Jira proficiency, and the ability to influence and hold teams accountable across multiple parallel initiatives. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Execution oServe as the primary point of contact and leader for all assigned infrastructure projects. oManage full project lifecycle from initiation to go live, including scope, schedule, resource alignment, and delivery. oDevelop detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project plans, ensuring all tasks, dependencies, and timelines are clearly defined. oLead infrastructure stand ups, migrations, and decommissioning efforts across midrange and enterprise data platforms. oDrive milestone achievement by coordinating execution across technical teams and holding resources accountable to deadlines. oEnsure all change management processes are followed, including necessary documentation, approvals, and compliance steps. Technical & Cross Functional Management oEngage technical SMEs across hosting, storage, network, database, middleware, Hadoop, and enterprise data systems to define scope and deliverables. oManage project impacts across physical servers, virtual machines, enterprise data platforms, network traffic management, firewalls/DMZ, and related infrastructure components. oEnsure quality assurance by validating that all technical tasks and configurations meet defined requirements. Risk, Issue, and Governance Oversight oIdentify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate appropriately to Portfolio Delivery and Service Delivery Managers. oDevelop remediation plans using strong analytical and critical thinking skills. oMaintain accurate and timely updates in Jira, including accomplishments, next steps, dependencies, and blockers. Executive Communication & Reporting oPrepare and deliver executive level presentations and status updates. oEstablish strong relationships with business partners, technical teams, and leadership. oSupport go live activities, including coordination of cutover steps, checkpoint calls, and post deployment validation (may require occasional nights/weekends). Required Qualifications 10+ years of Technical Project Management experience delivering infrastructure projects. Strong experience with infrastructure build, migration, and decommissioning. Hands on experience with midrange systems and enterprise data platforms. Strong knowledge of Hadoop ecosystems and related data infrastructure. Proven ability to lead and manage multiple (5-6) concurrent medium to high complexity projects. Strong proficiency in Agile methodologies, Scrum, and Jira. Expertise in creating detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). Skilled in executive level communication and presentations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Excel. Understanding of: oPhysical and virtual server hosting oEnterprise data platforms oStorage and backup systems oNetwork and firewall/DMZ architecture oDatabase and middleware technologies oNetwork traffic management Desired Qualifications Experience supporting high availability, enterprise wide applications. Experience managing infrastructure projects for data reporting, authentication, or identity platforms. Prior experience in financial services or other highly regulated environments. Strong relationship building skills and ability to influence without authority. Skills* Project management, WBS, Microsoft project, Jira, agile, Infrastructure projects Top Skills Details Project management, WBS, Microsoft project, Jira, agile, Infrastructure projects Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.