Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager

As a seasoned IT Infrastructure Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering diverse portfolios of technical infrastructure projects.

In this capacity, you will collaborate closely with project stakeholders, cross-functional teams, vendors, and other IT departments to ensure successful project outcomes that meet scope, budget, timeline, and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Vision and Planning : Define and document project vision, goals, scope, and deliverables aligned with business needs.
• Comprehensive Project Plans : Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans covering all phases—from initiation to closure.
• Resource Allocation : Estimate and allocate resources (staff, equipment, software, budget) to support project execution.
• Vendor Management : Manage vendor relationships and procurement processes where applicable.
• Progress Tracking : Track project progress, performance, and quality against defined KPIs.
• Status Updates : Provide regular updates on milestones, risks, and issues to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Challenge Resolution : Proactively identify and resolve project challenges, conflicts, and changes.
• Critical Issue Escalation : Escalate critical issues when necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Deliverable Quality : Ensure deliverables meet agreed standards and comply with internal policies and best practices.
• Post-Project Reviews : Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions.
• Documentation : Document achievements, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Culture Development : Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Fellow Team Member Coaching : Coach fellow IT team members in applying a project mentality in the delivery of assigned projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Mastery of IT Concepts : Master-level thinking ability, ideally with a background in Computer Science, IT, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• IT Infrastructure Experience : Minimum of 5 years in IT Infrastructure including network projects management, preferably in an international environment.
• Project Management Expertise : Proven track record managing both infrastructure and application projects across the full lifecycle.
• Leveraging Leadership : Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Independent Work Style : Independent and proactive work style, with a collaborative attitude.
• Coaching Mindset : Coaching mindset and commitment to team development.

Benefits:

• Senior Role : Opportunity to work as a senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager.
• Flexible Schedule : Flexible start date and duration of 6 months, with possibility of extension.
• Freelance Contract : Freelance contract offering independence and flexibility.
• Limburg Location : Opportunity to work from Limburg, with occasional travel required.
• Onsite Policy : Occasional onsite work required, up to 3 days per week.
• Hours Per Week : Standard 40 hours per week.
• Languages : Fluency in English, with Dutch being preferred.
• Interview Process : Simple 1-2 stage interview process.

Others:

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced IT Infrastructure Project Managers to take on new challenges and develop their skills. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application.