Project/Program Manager II - Infrastructure

Client is seeking a Project/Program Manager II (Technical Infrastructure Program Manager - TIPM) to coordinate the end-to-end delivery of network connectivity between client’s data centers. This role is responsible for managing multiple cross-functional teams, suppliers, and field operations to ensure network infrastructure projects are delivered on time. The TIPM does not perform network engineering or configuration work but acts as the central coordinator throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has experience managing infrastructure, networking, supply chain, or data center deployment projects and is comfortable handling multiple concurrent projects while driving cross-functional execution., * Project Coordination

• Manage the complete lifecycle of AWS data center network deployment projects.
• Validate project intake and ensure all required planning information is available.
• Coordinate project execution from planning through operational deployment.
• Track project milestones, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Work closely with:
• Network Engineering
• Hardware Teams
• Optical Teams
• Fiber Teams
• Data Center Field Operations
• Planning Teams
• Coordinate activities across multiple internal teams and external suppliers.
• Escalate blockers and drive timely issue resolution.
• Supplier & Field Operations Management
• Track supplier readiness for hardware, fiber, and optical infrastructure.
• Coordinate field team activities including:
• Hardware installation
• Cabling
• Rack preparation
• Physical network deployment
• Monitor project execution and ensure work progresses according to schedule.
• Project Monitoring & Reporting
• Manage 20-40 concurrent infrastructure projects.
• Monitor project health, milestones, and risks.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting metrics.
• Incident & Issue Management
• Identify project delays and coordination gaps.
• Route technical issues to engineering teams.
• Resolve operational issues impacting delivery.
• Ensure projects progress through validation and production turn-up.

• Strong Excel skills
• Project coordination/program management experience
• Supply Chain or Operations experience
• Basic Networking knowledge
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, * Experience supporting Data Center operations
• Understanding of network deployment lifecycle
• Knowledge of fiber and optical infrastructure
• Vendor/Supplier management experience
• Change Management experience
• Formal Project Management training or certification

Required Experience

• 1-2+ years of Project Coordination or Program Management experience
• Experience supporting infrastructure, networking, supply chain, or operations projects

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Supply Chain or Operations experience
• Basic Networking knowledge

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Data Center experience
• Fiber/Optical infrastructure knowledge
• Formal Project Management training or certification