Project Manager / Deployment Manager — Network Infrastructure

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager/Deployment Manager to lead a full network refresh initiative, including server upgrades, firewall replacements/upgrades, and related network infrastructure modernization. This role requires strong technical fluency, hands-on program management experience, and the ability to coordinate and lead multiple pods (work streams/teams) driving different components of the refresh simultaneously. The ideal candidate has managed large-scale infrastructure projects end-to-end and is comfortable working closely with network engineers, security teams, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end project plan for a full network refresh, covering server hardware/OS upgrades, firewall replacement or reconfiguration, switching, routing, and related network infrastructure.
• Organize and manage multiple project pods/work streams (e.g., data center, firewall/security, network core, site rollouts), ensuring alignment on scope, timeline, and dependencies across teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, RAID logs (risks, actions, issues, decisions), and budgets.
• Coordinate cutover/migration windows, maintenance schedules, and downtime planning with minimal business disruption.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between technical pods, stakeholders, and leadership; provide regular status reporting and escalate risks proactively.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including hardware/software procurement timelines, SOWs, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure change management, documentation, and compliance requirements are met throughout the refresh (e.g., change control boards, security sign-offs).
• Drive risk mitigation planning for firewall cutovers, server migrations, and network downtime scenarios.
• Facilitate cross-pod standups, sprint/phase reviews, and post-implementation reviews.
• Track and report on budget, timeline, and milestone delivery to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 2–3 years managing IT infrastructure, network, or data center projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-team/multi-pod projects with interdependent workstreams.
• Solid working knowledge of networking concepts (firewalls, routers, switches, VLANs, VPNs) and server infrastructure (physical/virtual, OS upgrades, data center operations).
• Experience planning and executing cutover events, migrations, or infrastructure refresh cycles with minimal downtime.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills — able to translate technical detail for both engineers and executives.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana) and reporting/dashboarding.