Synechron
IT Infrastructure Technical Project Manager (TPM) – Datacentre Operations
IT Infrastructure Technical Project Manager (TPM) – Datacentre Operations
Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a strong IT Infrastructure Technical Project Manager (TPM) with extensive experience in Datacentre Operations, Infrastructure Transformation, and Technology Delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical infrastructure expertise and project/program management capabilities, with hands-on exposure to managing enterprise data centers, infrastructure upgrades, migrations, cloud transformation, and operational governance.
The TPM will be responsible for leading large-scale infrastructure initiatives involving servers, storage, virtualization, networks, data centers, cloud platforms, backup & recovery, disaster recovery, and IT operations, while driving stakeholder alignment, vendor coordination, risk management, and successful project delivery.
Required Skills (Mandatory)
Infrastructure & Datacentre Operations
- Strong experience managing enterprise Datacentre Operations and Infrastructure Projects.
- Hands-on understanding of:
- Rack & Stack
- Server Deployment and Lifecycle Management
- Data Center Migration & Consolidation
- Power, Cooling & Capacity Planning
- Asset Management & Infrastructure Governance
- Experience managing production and non-production infrastructure environments.
Technical Infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of:
- Windows & Linux Server Platforms
- VMware / Hyper-V Virtualization
- Enterprise Storage Technologies
- Backup & Recovery Solutions
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Networking
- Good understanding of:
- LAN/WAN
- Routing & Switching
- Firewalls
- Load Balancers
- Network Security Concepts
Project & Program Management
- Proven experience managing large-scale Infrastructure Programs.
- Strong expertise in:
- Project Planning
- Budget Management
- Resource Planning
- Risk & Dependency Management
- Executive Reporting
- Governance Reviews
- Stakeholder Management
IT Service Management
- Strong exposure to:
- Incident Management
- Change Management
- Problem Management
- Release Management
- ITIL-based operational governance experience.
Vendor Management
- Experience working with:
- OEMs
- Managed Service Providers
- Infrastructure Vendors
- Data Centre Partners
- Managing contracts, procurement, implementation, and operational delivery.
Preferred Skills
- Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Hybrid Cloud Transformation
- Cloud Migration Projects
- Infrastructure Automation Tools
- Infrastructure Monitoring Platforms
- Information Security & Regulatory Compliance
- Banking and Financial Services Domain Experience
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Program Delivery
- Lead end-to-end Infrastructure and Datacentre Transformation Programs.
- Manage data center migration, consolidation, modernization, and infrastructure refresh initiatives.
- Drive infrastructure delivery across servers, storage, networks, virtualization, security, and cloud platforms.
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical governance and oversight across infrastructure projects.
- Review infrastructure designs, implementation plans, and deployment strategies.
- Ensure adherence to architecture, security, and compliance standards.
Project Management
- Develop and manage:
- Project Plans
- Milestones
- Budgets
- Resource Allocation
- Risks & Mitigation Plans
- Deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
Operations Oversight
- Ensure infrastructure availability, reliability, scalability, and performance.
- Drive capacity planning and operational improvements.
- Monitor SLAs and operational KPIs.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with:
- Business Stakeholders
- Infrastructure Teams
- Security Teams
- Architecture Teams
- Vendors and OEMs
- Provide program-level status updates to leadership.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to:
- ITIL Standards
- Information Security Policies
- Regulatory Requirements
- Audit Controls
- Lead change governance and CAB discussions.
Technical Competencies
Infrastructure Management
Mandatory
- Datacentre Operations
- Infrastructure Delivery
- Server Management
- Storage Management
- Backup & Recovery
- Disaster Recovery
Preferred
- Datacentre Modernization
- Datacentre Relocation Projects
- Cloud Infrastructure Management
Virtualization
Mandatory
- VMware vSphere
- Hyper-V
Preferred
- Kubernetes
- Docker
Networking
Mandatory
- Routing & Switching
- Firewalls
- Load Balancers
- DNS / DHCP
Preferred
- Network Security
- SD-WAN
Cloud Technologies
Mandatory
- Cloud Fundamentals
- Infrastructure Migration Strategies
Preferred
- Azure
- AWS
- GCP
- Hybrid Cloud Environment Management
Tools & Methodologies
Mandatory
- MS Project
- ServiceNow
- JIRA
- ITIL Framework
Preferred
- PMP
- PRINCE2
- Agile / Scrum
- Infrastructure Automation Tools (Ansible, Terraform)
Experience Requirements
- 10–18 Years of overall IT Infrastructure experience.
- Minimum 5+ years as Technical Project Manager / Infrastructure Project Manager.
- Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale infrastructure and data center projects.
- Strong expertise in infrastructure operations and transformation programs.
- Experience managing geographically distributed teams and vendors.
- Banking, Financial Services, or highly regulated industry experience preferred.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Drive infrastructure project execution and governance.
- Manage project schedules, risks, dependencies, and budgets.
- Coordinate with technical leads, architects, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Lead weekly governance meetings and executive status reviews.
- Oversee data center operations and infrastructure delivery activities.
- Monitor project progress and ensure timely issue resolution.
- Support audits, compliance reviews, and operational readiness activities.
- Maintain project documentation, runbooks, and transition plans.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
- PMP / PRINCE2 Certification preferred.
- ITIL Certification preferred.
- Azure/AWS/VMware certifications are an added advantage.
Professional Competencies
- Strong Infrastructure Leadership
- Technical Decision Making
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Vendor & Partner Management
- Risk Management & Governance
- Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills
- Ability to manage large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure programs and datacentre operations.
SYNECHRON’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.
Candidate Application Notice
