Version 1 Infrastructure Project Manager

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<p><p><b>Company Description</b><br/><br/>Version 1 has celebrated over 29 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success.<br/><br/>Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake.<br/><br/>Were also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.<br/><br/>Weve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.<br/><br/>As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently.<br/><br/>Were focused on our core values; using these weve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion.<br/><br/>This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.<br/><br/><b>Job Description</b><br/><br/>We are seeking a skilled Infrastructure Project Manager with 10-12 years experience to manage IT projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines are met.<br/><br/>The Infrastructure Project Manager will plan, execute, and deliver complex infrastructure projects such as data center migrations, cloud transformations, and network upgrades.<br/><br/>Responsibilities include managing project scope, timelines, budgets, and risks, coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors, and ensuring timely delivery.<br/><br/><b>Key and Deliver Projects<br/><br/>- Lead end-to-end delivery of IT infrastructure projects (cloud migrations, data centre builds, upgrades, deployments).<br/><br/>- Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives.<br/><br/>Stakeholder Management<br/><br/>- Engage with business leaders, customers, and global teams (Ireland, UK, India) to gather requirements and manage expectations.<br/><br/>- Provide regular status updates, reports, and executive summaries.<br/><br/>Team & Vendor Coordination<br/><br/>- Coordinate across cross-functional technical teams (network, cloud, operations, database, application).<br/><br/>- Manage third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure quality delivery.<br/><br/>Governance & Risk Management<br/><br/>- Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies; develop mitigation plans and contingency strategies.<br/><br/>- Ensure projects comply with security, audit, and regulatory standards.<br/><br/>Process & Methodology<br/><br/>- Apply project management frameworks (Agile, PRINCE2, PMP) as appropriate.<br/><br/>- Standardise project documentation, reporting, and governance in line with organisational practices.<br/><br/>Continuous Improvement<br/><br/>- Capture lessons learned and feed into best practices for future projects.<br/><br/>- Champion efficiency, automation, and shift-left approaches within project experience & skills</b><br/><br/>- 10-12 years experience in IT project management, with a focus on infrastructure delivery (data centre, cloud, servers, networks, storage).<br/><br/>- Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget.<br/><br/>- A strong understanding of infrastructure domains such as networking, cloud, and virtualization, along with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, is essential.<br/><br/>- Experience working in a global delivery model (collaborating across India, UK, Ireland, or other geographies).<br/><br/>- Proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile, PRINCE2, or PMP.<br/><br/>- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills (able to present to both technical and non-technical audiences).<br/><br/>- Strong risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.<br/><br/>- Familiarity with ITIL processes (change, incident, problem management) and their impact on project delivery.<br/><br/>- Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Conflence, MS Project, Trello, or similar).<br/><br/>- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.<br/><br/><b>Certifications (highly desirable)</b><br/><br/>- PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification.<br/><br/>- ITIL Foundation or higher-level certification.<br/><br/>- Agile/Scrum Master certification.<br/><br/>- Cloud vendor certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator/Project Manager, or OCI Foundations/Architect.<br/><br/>- Any relevant infrastructure technology certifications (VMware, Cisco, Microsoft).<br/><br/><b>Additional Information</b><br/><br/>At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.<br/><br/>One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life.<br/><br/>We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.<br/><br/>We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses.<br/><br/>Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.<br/><br/>Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees.<br/><br/>We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.<br/><br/></p><br/></p> (ref:iimjobs.com)

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