Job Listing Information
- 04-Mar-2026 to 18-Mar-2026 (UTC)
- Dover, DE, USA
- Full Time
- Long Term Contract Length
- 37.5 Weekly Hours
Position Description
- We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale, enterprise-level IT initiatives across infrastructure, cloud transformation, and containerized platforms.
- This role will be responsible for managing complex, cross-functional programs including Kubernetes and container environments and deployments, major infrastructure modernization efforts, and migration of servers and backup systems to cloud-hosted environments.
- The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with deep technical fluency, strong executive presence, and a proven track record of delivering high-impact IT projects on time and within budget in large enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of major enterprise IT projects, from initiation through closure.
- Manage Kubernetes and containerization initiatives, including platform deployment, modernization, and operational transitions.
- Oversee large-scale infrastructure projects including data center upgrades, network modernization, virtualization, storage, and backup transformations.
- Direct migration of on-premises servers and backup systems to cloud-hosted platforms (e.g. Azure).
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, risk logs, and status reporting.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, DevOps, application teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security standards, and compliance requirements.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and resource constraints; implement mitigation strategies.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service delivery performance.
- Provide executive-level reporting and communicate project health, milestones, and impacts.
- Drive adoption of project management best practices and continuous improvement.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 8+ years of progressive project management experience leading enterprise IT initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience managing Kubernetes and container platform implementations (e.g., OpenShift, EKS, AKS, GKE).
- Proven track record delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Experience leading server migrations and enterprise backup solutions to cloud-hosted systems.
- Strong understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and infrastructure modernization.
- Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and vendor contracts.
- Exceptional stakeholder communication and executive presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
- Experience in regulated or government environments.
- Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation tools.
- Experience with enterprise backup platforms and disaster recovery planning.
- Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Planview, or similar.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
- High-level organizational and leadership skills
- Strong risk management and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to lead technical teams without direct authority
- Skilled at managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments