IT Project Manager

Job Title: IT Technical Project Lead II
Location: Greenville, SC (Onsite)-Long Term Project
Employment Type: W2 Only

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Passive IT Infrastructure projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across internal teams, vendors, contractors, and business stakeholders.
• Translate technical Passive IT Infrastructure requirements into actionable project plans and workstreams.
• Oversee installation, upgrades, and deployment of structured cabling, fiber optic infrastructure, telecommunications rooms, and data center infrastructure projects.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and procurement activities as required.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reporting, stakeholder communications, and executive updates.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, company policies, and project governance requirements.
• Support change management, testing, cutover planning, and project closeout activities.
• Review technical documentation, project designs, and implementation plans to ensure quality and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Passive IT Infrastructure, including:
• Structured cabling systems
• Fiber optic infrastructure
• Copper cabling systems
• Patch panels and cross-connects
• Telecommunications rooms and data centers
• Racks, pathways, and cable management systems
• Proven experience managing IT infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Ability to translate technical infrastructure requirements into project deliverables and execution plans.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing project schedules, risks, budgets, and resource planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification.
• Experience with data center build-outs, site deployments, or large-scale infrastructure upgrades.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as TIA/EIA, BICSI, and ISO cabling standards.
• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• ITIL certification or familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) processes.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading Passive IT Infrastructure or Physical Network Infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex infrastructure projects within scope, schedule, and budget.

Key Skills

• Passive IT Infrastructure
• Structured Cabling
• Fiber Optics
• Data Center Infrastructure
• Telecommunications Infrastructure
• Project Planning & Execution
• Risk Management
• Vendor Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget & Resource Management
• Change Management
• Technical Leadership

Additional Information

• Long-term opportunity with a direct client.
• Candidate must possess both strong technical infrastructure knowledge and hands-on project leadership experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate with engineering teams, vendors, management, and business stakeholders is critical for success in this role.