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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

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- 1. Demand Intake, Prioritization and Capacity Orchestration:

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- 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 andresource conflicts.

- 2. Project Planning and Definition:

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- 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:

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- 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:

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- 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:

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- 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:

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- 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:

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- 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:

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- 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:

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- 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

Additional / Certifications:

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- Project Management certifications (e.G., PMP, PRINCE2).

- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900).

Preferred (nice to have)

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- 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

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- Proven experience managing a portfolio of concurrent small‑to‑mid sized IT infrastructure and/or security projects.

- Experience in integral, 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)

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- 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

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- 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. xhfqzwm

- Languages: English required, German a big plus, French / Italian / Spanish a plus.

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