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Assistant Project Manager

MMD Services
Brook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Assistant Project Manager – Infrastructure Refresh

Location : Hybrid (Oak Brook, IL – 2-3 days onsite)

Type : Long-Term Contract

About the Role :

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manage r to support our enterprise client's large-scale network and infrastructure refres h across multiple locations. This role provides a direct growth track into Project Managemen t, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in IT project delivery

Th e Assistant Project Manag er will work closely with th e IT PMO, Planning Team, and Installation Te am to ensure that all equipment is properly assessed, procured, and scheduled for installation. The ideal candidate ha s prior experience in an infrastructure refresh proje ct and understands the fundamentals of networking equipment, deployment logistics, and project coordination.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Coordination & Planning

  • Work wi th vendors and internal te ams to assess infrastructure requirements for store installations
  • Analy ze site survey repo rts, identifying equipment needs (racks, routers, switches, cabling).
  • Collaborate with t he Network T eam to determine hardware availability and purchase requirements.
  • Maintain an accura te Bill of Materials (B OM) for each site, ensuring all necessary components are accounted for.
  • Track and monit or equipment shipments and deliver ies to ensure readiness for installation.
  • Develop and maintain t he Installation Calen dar, tracking multiple locations in various project stages.

Execution & Cross-Team Collaboration

  • Facilitate meetings between vendors and the internal IT team to align on site requirements.
  • Act a s a liaison between the Planning Team and Installation Team, ensuring smooth handoffs.
  • Work closely w ith store managers and business lea ders to communicate installation schedules and expectations.
  • Escalate issues proacti vely, ensuring timely resolutions and minimal disruptions.
  • Assist in track ing cost estimates, quotes, and budget alloca tion for setup-related spending.
  • Must-Have Qualifications.

  • Experience with IT infrastructure refresh pro jects (network deployments, upgrades, or similar initiatives).
  • Understandin g of networking equi pment (routers, switches, cabling, racks – no configuration required).
  • S t rong organizational and project tracking s kills, including proficienc y in Google Sheets, Excel, Jira, or SmartSheets.
  • Ability to ma nage multiple project time lines across different locations.
  • Experienc e in vendor coordination and tracking Bill of Materials (BOM).
  • S t rong communication and stakeholder management s kills (internal teams, vendors, MSPs, ISPs, etc.)
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