Infrastructure Program Manager

Infrastructure Program Manager

 Elmhurst, IL

  Direct-Hire - $130,000 - $140,000

About the Company

Our client is a global organization, named one of the largest in the Automobile industry! They are rapidly growing and going through a robust digital transformation. The business and senior leadership have put a huge emphasis on technology initiatives and are looking for passionate team members to contribute to the growth and development of the technical environment.

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager with a strong background in infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be a part of the PMO team and be responsible for overseeing and managing multiple technical projects. This role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure that all infrastructure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. An ideal candidate will be excited to join an organization and influence the growth and maturity of the PMO.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans for infrastructure (upgrades, integrations, and implementations) initiatives, including scope, timeline, budget, resources, and risk management strategies.
• Lead the execution of these plans, ensuring that projects meet their milestones and deliverables.
• Work closely with technical teams to design and implement project solutions that align with business requirements and IT standards.
• Work with C-Suite executives to provide project updates.
• Act as the primary liaison between IT, business units, and external partners to ensure clear communication and alignment on project objectives, timelines, and outcomes.
• Gather and prioritize system and project requirements from stakeholders to inform deliverable strategies.
• Create timelines, charts, tracking templates and project schedules to ensure efficiency of project.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party service providers to identify and implement scope of work (SOW) and act as point of contact for any support needs.
• Negotiate contracts, manage vendor performance, and resolve any issues that arise.
• Lead change management initiatives to facilitate the adoption of new systems and processes.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in an enterprise IT PMO.
• Experience managing multiple programs within infrastructure teams.
• Vendor Management experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., JIRA, Microsoft Project) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Prior background in infrastructure engineering.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
• Experience within the automotive or retail industry is highly preferred!

MMD Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.