Network/ Infrastructure Project Manager
ktek resourcingCarmel (IN)
Network/ Infrastructure Project Manager
Posted 4 days ago
ktek resourcingCarmel (IN)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution:
Develop and manage the end-to-end project plan for network refresh activities across multiple manufacturing sites.
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and key milestones in collaboration with engineering and customer teams.
Oversee the installation of Cisco Wireless & Switch solutions, and structured cabling work for switch replacements.
Ensure adherence to safety guidelines and compliance standards for high-ceiling AP installations.
Monitor project progress and proactively identify and mitigate risks or roadblocks.
Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination:
- Act as the primary point of contact between customer leadership, network engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Work closely with network architects, engineers, cabling specialists, and OEM vendors to align on project execution strategy.
- Ensure vendors meet safety and certification requirements
- Conduct weekly status meetings with all stakeholders and provide regular project updates to customer leadership.
Risk & Compliance Management:
Ensure strict adherence to customer’s security and change control policies while executing network refresh activities.
Develop and enforce contingency plans to minimize shop floor disruption during the network transition.
Conduct onsite risk assessments and work with safety officers to mitigate hazards during AP/switch installations.
Budget & Resource Management:
- Manage resource allocation, ensuring engineering teams and vendors are properly scheduled for deployments.
- Control costs by monitoring equipment procurement, installation services, and labor expenses.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contractual obligations for all third-party vendors.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain detailed project documentation, including:
- Site-specific AP placement and RF validation reports.
- Structured cabling layouts and switch upgrade blueprints.
- Change management and risk mitigation strategies.
- Safety compliance checklists for vendor teams.
- Provide weekly/monthly executive reports outlining project progress, risks, and key achievements.
- Ensure proper handover of project documentation upon completion, including network topology diagrams and post-deployment validation reports.
Required Skills & Experience:
10+ years of experience managing large-scale network infrastructure projects.
Strong background in enterprise network deployment, refresh projects, and IT infrastructure rollouts.
Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments is highly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vendors and subcontractors simultaneously.
Expertise in stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and project governance.
Experience in high-risk environments requiring strict adherence to safety standards.
Familiarity with Cisco & Juniper Wireless solutions, Cisco Spaces, and Arista/Cisco switching infrastructure.
Basic understanding of structured cabling best practices.
Ability to work closely with engineers to align project timelines with technical deliverables.
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