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IT Project Manager

Hopkins, MN 55343

Posted: 06/17/2026 Industry: BA/ PM/ QA Job Number: 26-83950 Pay Rate: 65-70 USD/Hour

Job Description


Job Requisition: Contract Project Manager Infrastructure & DevOps Transformation



Position Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager (9-Month Engagement) to lead and coordinate initiatives across traditional enterprise infrastructure and modern DevOps-aligned delivery teams. This is a time-bound role focused on delivering high-impact infrastructure and automation initiatives within a defined 9-month period.

This role is responsible for driving execution of projects spanning data center, network, compute, storage, and cloud platforms, while integrating automation, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.

The ideal candidate combines strong foundational infrastructure expertise with a practical understanding of DevOps operating models, enabling them to bridge legacy operational teams with modern engineering practices and accelerate outcomes within a compressed timeline.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Program Delivery

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and platform-related initiatives, including:



    1. Data center, server, network, and storage projects





    1. Cloud migrations (private/public/hybrid)





    1. Automation and DevOps enablement efforts





  • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, dependencies, risks, and budgets to align with the 9-month delivery window

  • Drive alignment across cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, platform engineering, and application teams



Infrastructure & Operations Alignment

  • Partner with traditional infrastructure teams to:



    1. Modernize operational processes





    1. Improve patching, deployment, and maintenance workflows





    1. Increase visibility into dependencies and service impacts





  • Ensure projects align with enterprise standards for resiliency, security, and compliance



DevOps & Modern Delivery Enablement

  • Facilitate adoption of DevOps practices, including:



    1. CI/CD pipeline integration





    1. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)





    1. Automated testing and deployment practices





  • Act as a liaison between infrastructure teams and engineering teams to enable faster, more reliable delivery



Governance & Reporting

  • Provide clear status reporting to stakeholders and leadership

  • Track KPIs related to delivery timelines, risk, and operational improvements

  • Ensure adherence to governance frameworks (change management, risk controls, audit requirements)



Stakeholder Management

  • Engage with senior stakeholders across technology and business units

  • Facilitate decision-making and resolve blockers quickly

  • Communicate complex technical initiatives in a clear, business-friendly manner



Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in IT Project/Program Management

  • Strong background in traditional infrastructure environments, including:



    1. Servers, OS (Windows/Linux), virtualization





    1. Network and data center operations





    1. Storage and backup/recovery systems





  • Proven experience managing cross-functional infrastructure initiatives at scale

  • Solid understanding of ITIL-based operational processes



Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of DevOps principles and tools, including:



    1. CI/CD pipelines (e.G., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)





    1. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)





    1. Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)





  • Experience supporting cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  • Familiarity with Agile and hybrid delivery models

  • Experience driving automation and operational efficiency initiatives

  • PMP, PgMP, or Agile/Scrum certification



Key Competencies

  • Ability to operate effectively across legacy and modern technology paradigms

  • Strong organizational and execution discipline, especially in time-bound engagements

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Ability to translate between infrastructure and engineering teams

  • Results-oriented with a focus on accelerated delivery and measurable outcomes



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