IT Project Leader

IT Project Leader - Network & Infrastructure Delivery Main Responsibilities Lead end-to-end network and infrastructure projects from initiation through deployment, operational handoff, and support transition Coordinate cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, network engineers, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity teams, telecom providers, and external vendors Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resource allocation, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones Ensure alignment between business requirements and network/infrastructure solutions Drive governance activities including steering committees, status reporting, KPIs, issue tracking, risk mitigation, and executive escalations Ensure compliance with client standards, cybersecurity policies, change management procedures, and documentation requirements Coordinate network implementations, migrations, upgrades, site rollouts, data center activities, and cloud connectivity initiatives Manage incidents, changes, releases, and operational transition activities following ITIL best practices Monitor project delivery performance related to quality, cost, timelines, and service availability Support Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies based on customer requirements Coordinate testing, validation, deployment readiness, cutover planning, and post-implementation support Manage third-party vendors, telecom carriers, hardware providers, and Statements of Work (SoWs) Ensure effective communication and synchronization between geographically distributed and cross-functional teams Serve as the primary client-facing lead for project coordination, delivery oversight, and stakeholder communication Typical Skills & Experience Strong IT infrastructure and network project management background Experience managing enterprise network projects including LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, firewall, VPN, VoIP, cloud networking, and data center initiatives Knowledge of network technologies, infrastructure operations, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT environments Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and/or traditional PM frameworks (PMP, Prince2, Waterfall) Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, MS Project, Visio, and reporting/dashboard platforms Strong understanding of ITIL processes including incident, problem, change, and release management Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and executive reporting skills Strong risk management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities Ability to work effectively in complex, global, and highly regulated enterprise environments Experience coordinating onshore, offshore, and third-party delivery teams preferred Client business and operational teams Network engineering and infrastructure teams Cybersecurity and cloud operations teams External vendors, telecom providers, and subcontractors Global delivery teams across multiple regions and time zones The role is highly cross-functional and combines: Project management Infrastructure and network delivery coordination Operational oversight Technical understanding Client relationship management Vendor and partner coordination Preferred Certifications PMP, Prince2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or SAFe certifications ITIL Foundation or ITIL Practitioner certification Network-related certifications such as Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), AWS, Azure, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or equivalent are a plus