Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of infrastructure cloud and technology initiatives for a diverse portfolio of clients. This role is ideal for a project management professional with a strong technical foundation who excels at coordinating cross-functional teams managing client relationships and delivering complex IT projects on time and within budget.

This is not a hands-on engineering position. The Technical Project Manager is responsible for driving project execution coordinating technical resources managing risks ensuring compliance requirements are met and serving as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a 100% remote direct hire opportunity with approximately 25% travel for project kickoffs major implementation milestones cutover activities and client meetings.

Position Summary

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading multiple infrastructure and cloud technology projects from initial intake through final delivery. The ideal candidate combines exceptional project management skills with a solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure Microsoft technologies cybersecurity and compliance-driven environments.

This individual will manage cross-functional technical teams in a matrix organization while partnering closely with engineering leadership to ensure projects are delivered according to approved technical designs project schedules budgets and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead full project lifecycle management from initiation through project closeout.
• Develop project scopes work breakdown structures (WBS) schedules budgets and resource plans.
• Manage multiple concurrent infrastructure and technology projects.
• Monitor project timelines budgets risks and deliverables.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings status meetings and executive updates.
• Manage project documentation throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Coordinate project closeout activities lessons learned and client acceptance.

Infrastructure & Cloud Projects

Manage technical projects involving:

• Microsoft 365 migrations
• Microsoft Azure implementations
• Windows Server deployments and migrations
• Virtualization platforms
• Network infrastructure upgrades
• Network segmentation
• Cloud migrations
• Storage solutions
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Identity and Access Management
• Cybersecurity initiatives
• Infrastructure modernization

Resource & Team Coordination

Coordinate technical delivery teams including:

• Systems Administrators
• Infrastructure Engineers
• Cloud Engineers
• Network Engineers
• Field Service Technicians
• Security Engineers
• Senior Engineering Resources

Responsibilities include:

• Project scheduling
• Resource allocation
• Task prioritization
• Cross-functional coordination
• Escalation management
• Removing project roadblocks
• Monitoring deliverables
• Supporting delivery excellence

Operate successfully within a matrix management environment while partnering closely with engineering leadership.

Client Relationship Management

Serve as the primary project contact for clients by:

• Leading project kickoff meetings
• Conducting regular status reviews
• Managing stakeholder expectations
• Communicating project risks and issues
• Coordinating implementation windows
• Managing project changes
• Delivering executive-level reporting
• Ensuring successful client outcomes

Compliance & Governance

Support projects involving regulated environments and compliance frameworks including:

• NIST 800-171
• CMMC
• SOC 2

Responsibilities include:

• Change management
• Documentation control
• Audit evidence collection
• Risk management
• Project governance
• Security documentation
• Compliance tracking
• Project closeout documentation

Vendor Management

Coordinate third-party vendors throughout project execution including:

• Hardware procurement
• Software vendors
• Internet service providers
• Telecommunications providers
• Cloud service providers
• Implementation partners

Project Reporting

Utilize project management and PSA tools to:

• Track schedules
• Monitor project budgets
• Maintain project dashboards
• Update risk registers
• Produce executive reporting
• Forecast resource utilization
• Measure project performance
• Report project health metrics

Experience with tools such as:

• HaloPSA
• Microsoft Project
• Smartsheet
• Microsoft Planner
• Microsoft Project Online
• Azure DevOps (preferred)

Required Qualifications

• 7 years of Technical Project Management experience leading enterprise IT infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent technology projects.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and cloud technologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams within a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Experience managing project scope risks schedules budgets and resource planning.
• Strong client-facing consulting and communication skills.
• Experience working with executive leadership and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret technical designs and coordinate implementation activities.
• Experience using project management methodologies including Agile Waterfall or hybrid delivery models.
• Ability to travel up to 25% throughout the United States.

Preferred Technical Experience

Working knowledge of:

• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Azure
• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
• VMware
• Hyper-V
• Networking
• Firewalls
• VPN technologies
• Microsoft Intune
• Microsoft Defender
• Backup and Disaster Recovery
• Identity Management
• Infrastructure Security

A strong technical background is preferred to effectively coordinate engineering teams and communicate with both technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following certifications is preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• PRINCE2
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• ITIL Foundation
• CompTIA Project

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional client relationship management
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment