Technical Project Manager - infrastructure / Cloud / Network
Our client is looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead and coordinate technical initiatives within a large-scale enterprise environment.
The consultant will be responsible for managing end-to-end technical projects involving on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms, connectivity, DataCenter services, and network transformations.
The role requires close collaboration with architects, engineers, security teams, external providers, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining operational stability.
Key responsibilities
Project management:
- Lead one or multiple infrastructure, cloud, and network projects from initiation to delivery.
- Define project scope, objectives, milestones, dependencies, and success criteria.
- Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical implementation.
- Coordinate project activities across multiple technical teams and external partners.
- Manage project planning, resource allocation, budget follow-up, and risk management.
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify blockers and mitigation actions.
- Ensure smooth transition from project delivery to operational support teams.
Infrastructure & Cloud projects:
- Coordinate projects related to:
- DataCenter infrastructure
- Cloud platforms (GCP, cloud environments)
- Network modernization
- Connectivity and WAN services
- Server and Virtualization environments
- Identity and access management initiatives
- Backup, disaster recovery, and resilience programs
- Collaborate with Infrastructure Architects and Engineering teams to validate technical solutions and implementation plans.
- Ensure projects comply with internal standards, security requirements, and operational guidelines.
Stakeholder management:
- Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
- Facilitate workshops, steering committees, and project review meetings.
- Ensure clear communication between technical teams, business representatives, and management.
- Prepare project status reports, executive summaries, and risk updates.
Risk & quality management:
- Identify project risks and dependencies early.
- Ensure mitigation plans are implemented and monitored.
- Guarantee delivery quality and compliance with internal governance processes.
- Support change management and release planning activities.
Collaboration:
The consultant will work closely with:
- Infrastructure Architects
- Cloud Engineers
- Network Engineers
- Security Teams
- Workplace Teams
- Service Delivery Managers
- Business Analysts
- Project Management Office (PMO)
Required skills
Project management:
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing technical infrastructure, cloud, or network projects.
- Proven experience delivering complex IT projects in enterprise environments.
- Strong understanding of project governance, planning, budgeting, and risk management.
- Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Infrastructure & Cloud knowledge
Good understanding of:
- Hybrid infrastructure environments
- Cloud platforms (GCP)
- DataCenter technologies
- Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
- Network technologies (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, WiFi, Firewalls)
- Backup & Disaster Recovery solutions
The role is not hands-on engineering but requires a deep technical knowledge to challenge technical teams, understand architectural decisions, and effectively coordinate technical stakeholders.
Soft skills:
- Strong leadership and coordination capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to simplify complex technical topics for non-technical audiences
- Proactive mindset with strong organizational skills
- Solution-oriented and delivery-focused
Education & experience:
- Project Management certification (Prince2, PMP, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent) is considered a plus
- Experience within large enterprise environments is an asset
- Professional proficiency in English and French or Dutch
