MLF-2605-183
IT INFRAESTRUCTURE & SECURITY PROJECT MANAGER
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.

Goals

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.

Position Overview

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.

Main Tasks:

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.

Requirements for the function holder

Education

Additions / Certifications:
Required:

• Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Preferred (nice to have):

• 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

Experience

• 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.

Knowledge & Skills:

Technical understanding (non-hands-on):

• 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).

Project & leadership skills:

• 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

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