IT Infrastructure & Security Project Manager

November 4, 2026

Senior

Barcelona, Spain

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English is required
Certificate required

Description

A multinational FMCG company undergoing a major transformation seeks an IT Infrastructure & Security Project Manager to lead a portfolio of concurrent infrastructure and cybersecurity projects in a global hybrid Azure environment. The role is a non-hands-on member of the Infrastructure Team, orchestrating delivery across internal IT teams, Security, DevOps/Cloud and external MSPs and vendors. The focus is structured project execution, vendor and stakeholder management, and continuous improvement of project governance standards.

Responsibilities

Run structured intake for new initiatives and clarify goals, scope, outcomes and feasibility
Facilitate prioritization with sponsors and IT leadership based on value, urgency, risk and capacity
Orchestrate capacity across internal teams and MSPs or vendors, managing dependencies and resource conflicts
Define scope, deliverables, milestones, budget, RAID and acceptance criteria for infrastructure and security initiatives
Develop comprehensive project plans including work breakdown structures, critical path analysis and contingency plans
Facilitate requirement gathering sessions and translate business needs into technical project specifications
Lead and manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure with day-to-day oversight, task allocation and progress tracking
Ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are completed to required quality standards
Apply project management best practices and methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall as appropriate
Ensure proper project closure including documentation of lessons learned
Conduct post-project reviews to identify areas for improvement
Archive project documentation for future reference
Establish and maintain communication channels with technical teams, business units, vendors and senior management
Coordinate external partners for hands-on implementation with clear RACI responsibilities, milestone tracking and quality
Provide regular updates on project status, risks and issues and facilitate decision-making processes
Identify, assess and monitor project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and resolution plans
Proactively address impediments and drive solutions to keep projects on track
Document and communicate risk management strategies to all relevant parties
Manage project resources effectively ensuring optimal allocation and utilization of personnel, equipment and finances
Track project expenditures against budget, providing regular forecasts and managing variances
Work with procurement to manage vendor contracts and service level agreements related to project delivery
Ensure all deliverables adhere to established quality standards, technical specifications and security and compliance policies
Facilitate testing and validation activities ensuring solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements
Oversee project documentation and ensure proper handover to operational teams
Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in IT infrastructure, cloud computing and cybersecurity
Evaluate and recommend new solutions or approaches that can benefit future projects or improve existing infrastructure

Requirements

Project Management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 required
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 certification required
Agile/Scrum certification preferred
Azure Administrator AZ-104 and/or Azure Solutions Architect AZ-305 preferred
Security certifications such as CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor preferred
ITIL Foundation certification preferred
Proven experience managing a portfolio of concurrent small-to-mid sized IT infrastructure and/or security projects
Experience in global, cross-functional environments coordinating international local teams and senior stakeholders
Strong experience managing MSPs and vendors covering scope, milestones, quality, escalation and delivery governance
Demonstrated budget, timeline, dependency and risk management in complex technical environments
Experience introducing or improving PM governance such as templates, reporting, gates and decision forums
Understanding of Azure and hybrid infrastructure concepts, cloud migration and DevOps-oriented collaboration
Knowledge of Azure governance concepts and operational readiness
Knowledge of IAM, network segmentation, SD-WAN and Zero Trust
Familiarity with endpoint security, EDR and SOC/SIEM integration
Understanding of data protection such as DLP and encryption plus OT and industrial IT security considerations
Experience with project tooling such as Microsoft Planner and Jira
Strong stakeholder management and executive-ready communication, leadership through influence
Strong commitment to quality, attention to detail and continuous improvement
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
English required, German a big plus, French, Italian or Spanish a plus