About the Role
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 ResponsibilitiesProject ManagementLead 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 migrationsMicrosoft Azure implementationsWindows Server deployments and migrationsVirtualization platformsNetwork infrastructure upgradesNetwork segmentationCloud migrationsStorage solutionsBackup and disaster recoveryIdentity and Access ManagementCybersecurity initiativesInfrastructure modernizationResource & Team Coordination Coordinate technical delivery teams including: Systems AdministratorsInfrastructure EngineersCloud EngineersNetwork EngineersField Service TechniciansSecurity EngineersSenior Engineering Resources Responsibilities include: Project schedulingResource allocationTask prioritizationCross-functional coordinationEscalation managementRemoving project roadblocksMonitoring deliverablesSupporting 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 meetingsConducting regular status reviewsManaging stakeholder expectationsCommunicating project risks and issuesCoordinating implementation windowsManaging project changesDelivering executive-level reportingEnsuring successful client outcomesCompliance & Governance Support projects involving regulated environments and compliance frameworks including: NIST 800-171CMMCSOC 2 Responsibilities include: Change managementDocumentation controlAudit evidence collectionRisk managementProject governanceSecurity documentationCompliance trackingProject closeout documentationVendor Management Coordinate third-party vendors throughout project execution, including: Hardware procurementSoftware vendorsInternet service providersTelecommunications providersCloud service providersImplementation partnersProject Reporting Utilize project management and PSA tools to: Track schedulesMonitor project budgetsMaintain project dashboardsUpdate risk registersProduce executive reportingForecast resource utilizationMeasure project performanceReport project health metrics Experience with tools such as: HaloPSAMicrosoft ProjectSmartsheetMicrosoft PlannerMicrosoft Project OnlineAzure DevOps (preferred)Required Qualifications7+ 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 365Microsoft AzureWindows ServerActive DirectoryAzure Active Directory (Entra ID)VMwareHyper-VNetworkingFirewallsVPN technologiesMicrosoft IntuneMicrosoft DefenderBackup and Disaster RecoveryIdentity ManagementInfrastructure 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)PRINCE2Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertITIL FoundationCompTIA Project+Soft SkillsExcellent leadership and organizational skillsOutstanding verbal and written communicationStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExceptional client relationship managementAbility to influence without direct authorityStrong conflict resolution and negotiation skillsHighly organized with excellent attention to detailAbility to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment