IT INFRASTRUCTURE & SECURITY PROJECT MANAGER
11 hours ago
Barcelona
MLF-2605-183 BARCELONA We are collaborating with a multinational FMCG company who is currently involved in one of the greatest transformation projects and, at the same time, they are expanding their busines. Therefore, we are seeking a dynamic and strategic IT Infraestructure & Security Project Manager. As an IT Infrastructure & Security Project Manager, your primary goal is to successfully lead and deliver a portfolio of concurrent small‑to‑mid sized IT infrastructure and cybersecurity projects in a global, hybrid Azure environment, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. Drive demand intake, prioritization, and capacity orchestration across internal teams and MSPs/vendors, while proactively managing risks and dependencies. Contribute to uplifting project delivery and security governance maturity from ad‑hoc practices to consistent, scalable standards. The IT Infrastructure & Security Project Manager is a member of the Infrastructure Team with strong technical context (non‑hands‑on) to orchestrate delivery across global/local IT teams, Security, DevOps/Cloud, and external partners. The role focuses on structured project execution, vendor/MSP management, stakeholder alignment from engineers to leadership, and continuous improvement of project governance (templates, reporting, gates) to accelerate cloud transformation, strengthen cybersecurity posture, improve implementation efficiency, and reduce business/IT risk. • 1. Demand Intake, Prioritization and Capacity Orchestration:, • Run structured intake for new initiatives; clarify goals, scope, outcomes, and feasibility., • Facilitate prioritization with sponsors and IT leadership based on value, urgency, risk, and capacity., • Orchestrate capacity across internal teams and MSPs/vendors; manage dependencies and resource conflicts., • 2. Project Planning and Definition:, • Define scope, deliverables, milestones, budget, risks/issues/assumptions/dependencies (RAID), and acceptance criteria for IT infrastructure and security initiatives., • Develop comprehensive project plans, including work breakdown structures, critical path analysis, and contingency plans., • Facilitate requirement gathering sessions and translate business needs into technical project specifications., • 3. Project Execution and Management:, • Lead and manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure, including day‑to‑day oversight, task allocation, and progress tracking., • Ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are completed to the required quality standards., • Apply project management best practices and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) as appropriate for each project., • 4. Project Closure & Documentation:, • Ensure proper project closure, including documentation of lessons learned., • Conduct post‑project reviews to identify areas for improvement., • Archive project documentation for future reference., • 5. Stakeholder Communication and Coordination:, • Establish and maintain robust communication channels with all project stakeholders, including technical teams, business units, vendors, and senior management., • Coordinate external partners for hands‑on implementation; ensure clear responsibilities (RACI), milestone tracking, and quality., • Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and issues, and facilitate decision‑making processes., • 6. Risk and Issue Management:, • Identify, assess, and monitor project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and resolution plans., • Proactively address impediments and drive solutions to keep projects on track., • Document and communicate risk management strategies to all relevant parties., • 7. Resource and Budget Management:, • Manage project resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization (including personnel, equipment, and finances)., • Track project expenditures against budget, providing regular forecasts and managing variances., • Work with procurement to manage vendor contracts and service level agreements related to project delivery., • 8. Quality Assurance and Control:, • Ensure all project deliverables adhere to established quality standards, technical specifications, and organizational policies (e.g., security, compliance)., • Facilitate testing and validation activities, ensuring solutions meet functional and non‑functional requirements., • Oversee project documentation and ensure proper handover to operational teams., • 9. Emerging Technologies and Best Practices:, • Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IT infrastructure, cloud computing (especially Microsoft Azure), and cybersecurity., • Evaluate and recommend new solutions or approaches that can benefit future projects or improve existing infrastructure. Additional / Certifications: • Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)., • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900)., • Agile/Scrum certification., • Azure Administrator (AZ‑104) and/or Azure Solutions Architect (AZ‑305)., • Security certifications (e.g., CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor)., • ITIL Foundation., • Proven experience managing a portfolio of concurrent small‑to‑mid sized IT infrastructure and/or security projects., • Experience in global, cross‑functional environments coordinating international local teams and senior stakeholders., • Strong experience managing MSPs/vendors (scope, milestones, quality, escalation, and delivery governance)., • Demonstrated budget, timeline, dependency, and risk management in complex technical environments., • Experience introducing or improving PM governance (templates, reporting, gates, decision forums) is highly valued., • Azure and hybrid infrastructure concepts; cloud migration/adoption/modernization; DevOps‑oriented collaboration., • Azure governance concepts and operational readiness., • IAM, network segmentation, SD‑WAN, Zero Trust., • Endpoint security, EDR, SOC/SIEM integration., • Data protection (DLP/encryption) and OT/industrial IT security considerations., • Project tooling (e.g., Microsoft Planner, Jira)., • Strong stakeholder management and executive‑ready communication; leadership through influence (no direct authority)., • Strong commitment to quality, attention to detail, and continuous improvement., • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously., • Languages: English required, German a big plus, French / Italian / Spanish a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr