Technical Project Manager – Infrastructure

Synechron · IT Services & Consulting

Chennai - Client Location
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About the job

Location: Chennai

Experience: 8+ Years

Domain: Infrastructure | Banking | FinTech

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager with strong expertise in IT Infrastructure Delivery to lead and manage large-scale infrastructure transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of delivering complex projects involving Data Centers, Networks, Security, Cloud, Servers, Storage, Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Enterprise Infrastructure Platforms .

The role requires strong project governance, stakeholder management, financial oversight, executive reporting, and leadership skills to drive successful project outcomes across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Program Management

Manage end-to-end infrastructure project delivery from initiation to closure.

Define project scope, timelines, budgets, resource plans, and governance models.

Monitor project milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.

Maintain project plans, RAID logs, status reports, implementation schedules, and governance dashboards.

Ensure timely escalation and resolution of project risks and delivery challenges.

Drive project governance, implementation readiness, change management, and post-implementation reviews.

Infrastructure Delivery

Lead projects involving: Data Center migration and consolidation Server, Virtualization, and Compute Platforms Storage and Backup Solutions Network Infrastructure and Connectivity Firewall and Security Implementations Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Transformations Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Hardware Refresh and Infrastructure Modernization MPLS, WAN, SD-WAN, and Telco Connectivity Projects

Coordinate infrastructure readiness across Architecture, Security, Network, Database, Application, Operations, and Vendor teams.

Ensure successful cutover planning, rollback strategy, operational handover, and transition to support teams.

Stakeholder Management

Partner with Business, Technology, Architecture, Security, Operations, PMO, Vendors, and Leadership teams.

Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, project reviews, and executive forums.

Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project priorities, risks, and dependencies effectively.

Coordinate delivery across regional and global teams operating within matrix organizations.

Reporting & Executive Communication

Prepare project dashboards, governance packs, executive presentations, and leadership updates.

Present project health, risks, budgets, milestones, and key decisions to senior management.

Translate technical challenges into clear business-focused communication.

Maintain meeting minutes, action trackers, and portfolio-level reporting.

Financial & Vendor Management

Manage project budgets, forecasts, resource allocations, and financial tracking.

Coordinate procurement activities, vendor deliverables, contracts, Statements of Work (SOW), and milestones.

Support business case creation, funding approvals, and commercial governance.

Track vendor performance and ensure adherence to delivery commitments.

Required Skills & Expertise

Infrastructure Technologies

Data Center Migration & Consolidation

Servers, Virtualization & Compute Platforms

Storage & Backup Solutions

Network Infrastructure & Connectivity

Firewall & Security Technologies

Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning

Enterprise Infrastructure Operations

Project Management

Project Planning & Scheduling

RAID Management

Budget & Financial Tracking

Risk & Issue Management

Governance & Change Control

Resource Planning & Capacity Management

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Tools & Platforms

Microsoft Project

Jira

ServiceNow

Clarity PPM

SharePoint

Confluence

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Service Management

ITIL Framework

Change Management

Service Transition

Operational Readiness

Incident & Problem Management Awareness

Experience & Qualifications

8+ years of Project Management experience with significant Infrastructure Delivery exposure.

Experience delivering enterprise-scale infrastructure projects and programs.

Strong understanding of Data Centers, Networks, Security, Cloud, Servers, Storage, and Backup technologies.

Experience in Banking, Payments, Financial Services, or large enterprise environments preferred.

PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent Project Management certification preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Key Competencies

Strong leadership and ownership mindset.

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Effective communication and executive presentation capabilities.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Experience working with senior leadership and global delivery teams.

Highly organized, self-driven, collaborative, and results-oriented.

Preferred Industry Experience

Banking & Financial Services

Payments & FinTech

Global Capability Centers (GCCs)

Large Enterprise Infrastructure Programs

Infrastructure Modernization & Cloud Transformation Initiatives

Work Location: Chennai (5 Days Work from Office)

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.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

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