Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to lead and coordinate enterprise infrastructure initiatives across a growing, multi-site environment. This role will be responsible for managing network, telecommunications, infrastructure modernization, and site technology projects while serving as the primary point of coordination between internal IT teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and field locations.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in IT infrastructure and networking, coupled with proven project management experience delivering complex technical projects across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects including network upgrades, site deployments, telecommunications, security initiatives, and technology refresh programs.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate activities across infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, operations, and vendor teams.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across geographically dispersed locations.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reporting, stakeholder communications, and executive updates.
• Partner with business leaders and site personnel to ensure project objectives and timelines are met.
• Identify and proactively mitigate project risks, issues, and resource constraints.
• Ensure project documentation, change control processes, and implementation plans are maintained.
• Coordinate vendor relationships, hardware deployments, installation schedules, and service providers.
• Support post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of IT Infrastructure Project Management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing network, infrastructure, or technology deployment projects.
• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure including:
• Networking (LAN/WAN)
• SD-WAN
• Wireless technologies
• Telecommunications
• Server and cloud infrastructure
• Infrastructure security concepts
• Experience managing third-party vendors, service providers, and implementation partners.
• Strong project planning, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting multi-site enterprise environments.
• Background working with infrastructure modernization, branch/site deployments, or large-scale network refresh initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar project management tools.
• Prior experience in aviation, logistics, distribution, retail, fuel services, or other geographically dispersed operations environments is a plus.

Key Success Factors:

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business-focused communications.
• Excellent coordination and follow-through skills.
• Comfortable working with both technical teams and executive leadership.
• Proven ability to drive projects forward while managing competing priorities.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

This role is best suited for a technically oriented Infrastructure PM who understands networking, site deployments, and infrastructure operations. The successful candidate will be capable of managing multiple infrastructure initiatives simultaneously while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with minimal disruption to business operations.

Salary/Rate: $65-$80/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

• Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
• Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Conduct recorded video interviews
• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

• The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
• The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.