Senior Infrastructure Project Manager

Gcore

Contract type

Ongoing

Work mode

Remote

Experience

Mid-level · 3+ years

Job description

A Senior Infrastructure Project Manager at Gcore who independently runs projects that deploy and change Gcore infrastructure, from intake through hand-over to operations and formal closure. The role covers PoP build-outs, hardware deployments, capacity expansion, connectivity procurement, and migrations, coordinating architects, procurement, logistics, data centre engineers, and operations teams.

At a glance

Work mode: Remote
Languages: English – B2

What you'll do

Set the project up in Jira (GI master ticket), break it down into tasks, and build a realistic schedule that accounts for dependencies
Identify the critical path and key risks at kick-off without waiting for the manager
Orchestrate linked tasks across counterpart teams' Jira projects: IDS (architecture), PRO (procurement), DCI (on-site installation), HDWR (repair and replacement), reporting on active linked tickets
Make operational decisions inside the project independently; escalate only what sits outside authority (budget, priorities between projects, conflicts with other departments) with a recommendation
Own the project budget at the Initiation stage: review the cost estimate built on the architect's specification (breakdown by NRC / MRC and by component) and benchmark it against comparable past projects and reference cost tables
Drive the project through the approval chain, track approval turnaround, and handle objections
Reconcile budget plan versus actuals at project closure
Brief the Infrastructure Architects team (RFS / HLD / SDD) and contribute substantively to discussions on BoM, rack layout, power, and network
Control the architect's specification against the project's scope, timeline, and budget, and get it approved
Challenge the design where it doesn't fit the project's constraints
Raise requests to the Procurement team based on the architect's specification, set the deadline and project context, and track execution
Monitor request and PO statuses, and escalate early when timelines are at risk
Raise delivery requests to the Logistics team based on the architect's specification, set deadlines, and track execution
Track ETAs and escalate early when delivery is at risk of slipping
Brief the DCIM team on equipment installation: agree installation windows, track timelines and quality of execution
Handle discrepancies found at acceptance: missing equipment, equipment routed to stock, equipment routed to repair
Run the hand-over to the Server Operations and Network Operations teams, with explicit agreements on content, quality, and timing: documentation, configurations, monitoring on-boarding
Organise and confirm acceptance testing, formally close the project (sign-off), and capture lessons learned
Identify risks proactively and propose options rather than only reporting the issue
Communicate regularly and substantively with stakeholders at different levels: product teams, vendors, operations teams, leadership
Agree responsibility boundaries (RACI) with customers and partners on customer-facing and partner projects
Manage scope changes: assess impact on timeline and budget, get agreement, record it in Jira
Maintain Jira status hygiene as the source of truth for reporting, with tickets moving when work actually starts and finishes
Work to the target P85 for your components and act on your own Aging WIP
Drive improvements to processes and templates inside IPM: RACI, readiness checklists, documentation standards, status entry and exit criteria

What we're looking for

Minimum 3 years in project management in infrastructure, data centres, telecom, or IT operations, including projects with multiple counterpart teams or vendors
Running complex projects without step-by-step support is a hard requirement
Solid understanding of server and network hardware and how a data centre works: racks, PDUs, power and cooling, basic network topology (switches, cross-connects, IP addressing)
Experience with Jira (or an equivalent tracker) at project-administration level: linking tasks across projects, working with workflows and fields, not only changing statuses
A high degree of personal ownership and autonomy: keeping projects under control, surfacing risks, and keeping the team informed without being asked
Ability to work with ambiguity and to run several projects and workstreams in parallel
English at B2 or above
Strong communication skills: able to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to have

Experience with flow-based management (Kanban) and with Lead Time, Throughput, and WIP metrics
Experience in customer-facing or multi-partner projects with a formal RACI
Experience with budget estimation for infrastructure projects (NRC / MRC, colocation, leased lines)
Project management certification (PMP, Kanban Management Professional, or similar)
Experience working in a distributed international team

Your team

Infrastructure Department (IPM)

The team operates as a Kanban system: no sprints, with WIP limits and flow metrics.

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About Gcore

Connect the world to AI, anywhere, anytime

A global provider of infrastructure and software solutions for AI, cloud, network, and security, powering everything from real-time communication and streaming to enterprise AI and secure web applications. With 210+ edge locations, 50+ cloud regions, and thousands of GPUs, Gcore designs and delivers the infrastructure and software that keep digital experiences fast, reliable, and secure.

Mission

To connect the world to AI, anywhere, anytime.

Key facts

550+ professionals
Infrastructure and software solutions for AI, cloud, network, and security
210+ edge locations
50+ cloud regions
Thousands of GPUs
Global team of 550+ professionals

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