Job Title: IT Infrastructure Project Manager
Job Summary:
Alvaka Networks is seeking to hire an experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager (salary range $90,000 - $125,000) to oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of EMERGENCY IT SECURITY RELATED projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project timelines, budgets, and resources, as well as ensuring that all project objectives are met. This challenging job is not for everyone. As such our ideal candidate must exhibit all of the following traits:

The ideal candidate:

• Is passionate about getting recovery done on a deadline and in a way that brings comfort to victims that are in a state of deep despair.
• Knows these events arrive unannounced and unexpected, as our opportunity is someone else’s tragedy that requires immediate response.
• Is willing to work on a slower work schedule between recoveries but can and will drop all other obligations immediately upon notice of engagement with a new emergency.
• Understands that competency and a good bedside manner is always essential, even in highly stressful situations.
• Will at times work through multiple weeks as the emergency IT security related event progresses.
• Is willing to make sacrifices in his or her personal schedule, understanding that a business and the lives of their owners, employees, customers, vendors and their families, all hang in the balance of a successful and timely recovery.

Our clients are typically small to mid-size enterprises with user counts from 100 to 2,000, but some can be as small as 30 users, others can be over 40,000 users with locations all over the US and the globe. Generally, travel to customer sites is not required, but can be required on occasion.
Our clients need professionals who can help them identify the threat affecting them, come up with a recovery plan or work the plan developed in cooperation with peer professionals on the job. In a fluid and constantly changing recovery landscape, you need to be able to recognize what is happening, bring the situation to attention of the stakeholders, hear their concerns and feedback and then recalibrate the plan and execute to successful completion.
Alvaka Networks is an award-winning IT Service Provider. For 40 years, we have led the industry in supporting advanced technology and delivering excellent customer service. We are growing and need professionals to continue our growth. Above all, we are looking for team players who are committed to being the best in the business.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and report on project status to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project requirements are met.
• Manage project budget, track expenditures, and ensure project costs stay within budget.
• Manage project resources, including internal team members and external vendors.
• Ensure all project objectives are met, including technical performance, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Prepare and present project status reports to executive management and project sponsors.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, team members, and vendors.
• Continually improve project management methodologies and processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or real-world comparable work experience.
• The ability to self-educate and re-invent their own professional competencies to meet the challenges in the fast-changing world of technology.
• 5+ years of experience managing IT infrastructure projects.
• Experience with project management methodologies, such as Agile and Waterfall.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets and resources.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work the weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure technologies, such as networking, server hardware, and storage systems.
• PMP certification preferred.

If you are an experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager who is passionate about delivering high-quality IT infrastructure projects on time and within budget, please submit your application for consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Please provide a link to your LinkedIn profile.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• IT Infrastructure Project management: 5 years (Required)
• Managed Service Provider (MSP): 3 years (Required)
• RFP, SOW or RFI: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP/PMI Certification (Required)
• ITIL Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Remot

• Develop and execute project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and report on project status to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project requirements are met.
• Manage project budget, track expenditures, and ensure project costs stay within budget.
• Manage project resources, including internal team members and external vendors.
• Ensure all project objectives are met, including technical performance, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Prepare and present project status reports to executive management and project sponsors.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, team members, and vendors.
• Continually improve project management methodologies and processes