The Panther Group is seeking a W2 Contract (12 months with potential for multiple yearly renewals) Senior Infrastructure Project Manager to support a leading university’s Information Technology Services (ITS) team in Boston, MA. This is a high-impact role responsible for driving large-scale infrastructure and IT initiatives, including networking, audio-visual systems, and IT asset management projects.
Top 3 Skills Required:
- Experience managing infrastructure projects, including networking and audio-visual systems (experience within higher education is a plus).
- Experience managing IT asset management projects (e.g., laptops, desktops, mobile devices), including designing and implementing related processes.
- Location: 3-4 days onsite in Boston
KIND NOTE: This role does NOT support Visas (OPT, H1B, etc.) and does not support sponsorship now or in the future. This role does NOT support C2C (Corp to Corp) or third party recruiters to apply for candidates (Please do not reach out to recruiter or company to solicit)
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end delivery of large, complex IT infrastructure projects
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
Infrastructure & Asset Management Projects
- Manage infrastructure initiatives including networking and AV systems
- Oversee IT asset management projects (laptops, desktops, mobile devices), including process design and implementation
- Coordinate installation and deployment activities across multiple teams and vendors
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the primary liaison between IT, business units, vendors, and leadership
- Communicate project updates, risks, and milestones to stakeholders and executive teams
- Build strong relationships across cross-functional teams
Team & Vendor Management
- Lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
- Manage third-party vendors and contractors supporting infrastructure and cabling projects
- Ensure quality delivery, timelines, and accountability across all parties
Reporting & Financial Oversight
- Track project performance, budgets, and deliverables
- Provide regular status reports and executive-level updates
- Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process optimization
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or related field
- 8–10+ years of IT Project Management experience
- Proven experience managing infrastructure projects (networking, AV, etc.)
- Experience with IT asset management programs and process implementation
- Strong experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Proficiency with tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or ServiceNow
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to work onsite in Boston 3–4 days per week
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP, Agile, PRINCE2, or similar certification
- Experience in higher education environments
- Familiarity with construction-related IT infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of cabling systems (fiber, copper, coaxial) and industry standards (e.g., BICSI)
- Experience reviewing blueprints or AutoCAD documentation
- RCDD certification (active or inactive) is a plus
What We’re Looking For
- A proactive, strategic thinker who can also execute at a detailed level
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience navigating complex organizations and driving results in fast-paced environments
- A collaborative leader who can influence without direct authority
Pay Rate is $70 - $90 an hour DOE
