IT Infrastructure Technical Project Manager (TPM) – Datacentre Operations

IT Infrastructure Technical Project Manager (TPM) – Datacentre Operations

Job Summary Synechron is seeking a strong IT Infrastructure Technical Project Manager (TPM) with extensive experience in Datacentre Operations, Infrastructure Transformation, and Technology Delivery . The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical infrastructure expertise and project/program management capabilities , with hands-on exposure to managing enterprise data centers, infrastructure upgrades, migrations, cloud transformation, and operational governance.

The TPM will be responsible for leading large-scale infrastructure initiatives involving servers, storage, virtualization, networks, data centers, cloud platforms, backup & recovery, disaster recovery, and IT operations , while driving stakeholder alignment, vendor coordination, risk management, and successful project delivery.

Required Skills (Mandatory) Infrastructure & Datacentre Operations Strong experience managing enterprise Datacentre Operations and Infrastructure Projects. Hands-on understanding of: Rack & Stack Server Deployment and Lifecycle Management Data Center Migration & Consolidation Power, Cooling & Capacity Planning Asset Management & Infrastructure Governance

Experience managing production and non-production infrastructure environments. Technical Infrastructure Strong knowledge of: Windows & Linux Server Platforms VMware / Hyper-V Virtualization Enterprise Storage Technologies Backup & Recovery Solutions Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

Networking Good understanding of: LAN/WAN Routing & Switching Firewalls Load Balancers Network Security Concepts

Project & Program Management Proven experience managing large-scale Infrastructure Programs. Strong expertise in: Project Planning Budget Management Resource Planning Risk & Dependency Management Executive Reporting Governance Reviews Stakeholder Management

IT Service Management Strong exposure to: Incident Management Change Management Problem Management Release Management

ITIL-based operational governance experience. Vendor Management Experience working with: OEMs Managed Service Providers Infrastructure Vendors Data Centre Partners

Managing contracts, procurement, implementation, and operational delivery.

Preferred Skills Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) Hybrid Cloud Transformation Cloud Migration Projects Infrastructure Automation Tools Infrastructure Monitoring Platforms Information Security & Regulatory Compliance Banking and Financial Services Domain Experience

Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Program Delivery Lead end-to-end Infrastructure and Datacentre Transformation Programs. Manage data center migration, consolidation, modernization, and infrastructure refresh initiatives. Drive infrastructure delivery across servers, storage, networks, virtualization, security, and cloud platforms. Technical Leadership Provide technical governance and oversight across infrastructure projects. Review infrastructure designs, implementation plans, and deployment strategies. Ensure adherence to architecture, security, and compliance standards. Project Management Develop and manage: Project Plans Milestones Budgets Resource Allocation Risks & Mitigation Plans

Deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget. Operations Oversight Ensure infrastructure availability, reliability, scalability, and performance. Drive capacity planning and operational improvements. Monitor SLAs and operational KPIs. Stakeholder Management Collaborate with: Business Stakeholders Infrastructure Teams Security Teams Architecture Teams Vendors and OEMs

Provide program-level status updates to leadership. Governance & Compliance Ensure adherence to: ITIL Standards Information Security Policies Regulatory Requirements Audit Controls

Lead change governance and CAB discussions.

Technical Competencies Infrastructure Management Mandatory Datacentre Operations Infrastructure Delivery Server Management Storage Management Backup & Recovery Disaster Recovery Preferred Datacentre Modernization Datacentre Relocation Projects Cloud Infrastructure Management

Virtualization Mandatory VMware vSphere Hyper-V Preferred Kubernetes Docker

Networking Mandatory Routing & Switching Firewalls Load Balancers DNS / DHCP Preferred Network Security SD-WAN

Cloud Technologies Mandatory Cloud Fundamentals Infrastructure Migration Strategies Preferred Azure AWS GCP Hybrid Cloud Environment Management

Tools & Methodologies Mandatory MS Project ServiceNow JIRA ITIL Framework Preferred PMP PRINCE2 Agile / Scrum Infrastructure Automation Tools (Ansible, Terraform)

Experience Requirements 10–18 Years of overall IT Infrastructure experience. Minimum 5+ years as Technical Project Manager / Infrastructure Project Manager . Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale infrastructure and data center projects. Strong expertise in infrastructure operations and transformation programs. Experience managing geographically distributed teams and vendors. Banking, Financial Services, or highly regulated industry experience preferred.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities Drive infrastructure project execution and governance. Manage project schedules, risks, dependencies, and budgets. Coordinate with technical leads, architects, vendors, and stakeholders. Lead weekly governance meetings and executive status reviews. Oversee data center operations and infrastructure delivery activities. Monitor project progress and ensure timely issue resolution. Support audits, compliance reviews, and operational readiness activities. Maintain project documentation, runbooks, and transition plans.

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline. PMP / PRINCE2 Certification preferred. ITIL Certification preferred. Azure/AWS/VMware certifications are an added advantage.

Professional Competencies Strong Infrastructure Leadership Technical Decision Making Strategic Planning & Execution Executive Stakeholder Management Vendor & Partner Management Risk Management & Governance Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills Ability to manage large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure programs and datacentre operations.

S​ YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT   Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

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