IT Project Manager- Infrastructure

IT Project Manager- Infrastructure

This is a hybrid 6 months W2 contract position. Candidates must reside within a reasonable driving distance within the Knoxville TN area. Candidates must be able to work onsite at least 2 days per week and able to travel 2 days per month.

Our client is seeking an IT Project Manager to focus on a critical initiative involving IT infrastructure and manufacturing technology across our company facilities. These facilities perform a variety of operations, including manufacturing, production, and distribution.

The IT Project Manager must have infrastructure-related project management experience and has a firm understanding of basic networking functions. Big PLUS if they have worked in a manufacturing environment with industrial machines.

IT Project Manager- Infrastructure Key Skills/Requirements:

Local Presence:

· The contractor must be local to Knoxville TN and available to work in the office at least two days per week.

Travel:

· The role will require travel to our 28 facilities across the Supply Division. Traveling up to 2 facilities a month.

Interaction Skills:

· High interaction with executives, technology teams, and vendors is expected, requiring strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with IT infrastructure, including the ability to assess and document IT systems against company standards.
• Manufacturing experience, particularly working with industrial-grade machinery, and understanding their technical and operational requirements.

IT Project Manager- Infrastructure Key Responsibilities:

Facility Audits:

• Conduct an inventory of industrial machinery at each facility.
• Audit existing IT infrastructure to assess current capabilities and identify gaps relative to Company standards.
• Audit all hardware accessing the internet, including printers, DSI scanners, and similar devices, to ensure proper configuration and compliance.
• Engage with vendors for each machine to obtain technical manuals and specifications.

Remote Access Feasibility:

• Determine if machines are currently accessible via the internet.
• Evaluate the benefits of enabling remote access where it is not already in place.
• Recommend the appropriate platform (Zoho or Secomia) for connectivity.

Cost-Benefit Analysis:

• Perform detailed cost-benefit analyses for each facility regarding proposed connectivity and IT upgrades.

Recommendations and Implementation:

• Compile a comprehensive list of recommended IT infrastructure upgrades and document necessary actions for executive approval.
• Begin implementation on a location-by-location basis as approvals are received during the second phase of the project.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you require sponsorship or Corp to Corp to work in the US?
• Do you reside in the Knoxville TN area?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• IT project management: 5 years (Required)
• IT infrastructure Project Management: 3 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Knoxville, TN 37923: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Knoxville, TN 37923

Salary : $50 - $55