Technical Infrastructure Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Create roadmap / phases for Oracle re-platforming infrastructure and technology platform to address specific challenges or risks to take account of production stability, information security, software upgrades and patching and regulatory obligations.
• Responsible for infrastructure delivery (hardware, software and supporting operational processes) of the Oracle re-platforming programme and ensure this is managed and delivered in compliance with the organization’s project lifecycle and controls’ framework
• Use professional project management disciplines, processes and tools to mobilize the Oracle re-platforming infrastructure work stream and ensure appropriate balance between cost, quality, scope and timescales is achieved in line with business expectation
• Leads or participates in the design of hardware infrastructure solutions, associated operational processes and provisioning of software environments.
• Cross training of the relevant infrastructure areas in the new technologies introduced.
• Ensuring that the new platform adheres to client’s IT controls, processes and security standards.
• In conjunction with enterprise architects identify and recommend industry best practices including cost benefit analysis and estimates for proposed solutions
• Maintains knowledge of IT Infrastructure architecture, standards and practices and consistently applies these standards including prototype solutions to verify capabilities for new systems maintenance and upgrades
• Manage communications to ensure that issues and risks are controlled effectively and understood by stakeholders.
• Define all resource requirements (services, people, hardware and software)
• Management and reporting of project budgets.
• Adherence to technical (quality) governance standards in the delivery of projects.
• Effective leadership of project teams both on and offshore.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Minimum of five years project management in implementing enterprise infrastructure and technology solutions.
• Have a strong understanding of IT technical infrastructure, software development (digital) technologies and be experienced in the management of IT projects and budgets.
• Experience of managing technical infrastructure projects from a budget management and technical delivery perspective in particular
• Experienced in Financial or Insurance industries.
• Possess a broad technical knowledge base with a focus on strategic technologies
• Management of a third-party technical supplier(s) for project delivery.
• Possessing a good knowledge and understanding of IT technologies.
• Highly committed to following formal project management disciplines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to deal with both technical and business stakeholders
• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills
• Analytical and aptitude for attention to detail
• Experience in leading projects in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators

• Proposals for the optimization and adaption of new technology to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Project delivery plans defined and signed off by programme manager and PMO
• Projects delivered in accordance with agreed targets i.e. scope, timeline, costs and benefits
• Project risks and issues being actively managed i.e. resolved or escalated
• Reputation and progress in developing team and individuals’ competencies
• Successful hand over into BAU