MLF-2605-183IT INFRAESTRUCTURE & SECURITY PROJECT MANAGERBARCELONAWe 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.GoalsAs 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 OverviewThe IT Infrastructure & Security Project Manager is a member of the Infrastructure Team with strong technical context (non‑hands‑on) to orchestrate delivery across integral/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 andresource 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 holderEducationAdditional / Certifications:- 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 & SkillsTechnical 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 It Infrastructure & Security Project Manager (Barcelona)
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