Technical Project Manager – MSP / IT Infrastructure

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Technical Project Manager leading IT infrastructure implementations for a managed services company. Owning MSP projects from planning through testing, documentation and operational handoff.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing IT infrastructure projects, including Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, and networking. Proven ability to develop detailed project plans, coordinate resources, and ensure successful project delivery with strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

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IT Infrastructure Project ManagementWindows Server AdministrationActive Directory AdministrationMicrosoft Azure AdministrationNetworking Experience

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningServer DeploymentGroup Policy ManagementFirewall ConfigurationVirtualization TechnologiesMicrosoft 365 MigrationRisk ManagementTroubleshootingQuality AssuranceTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsIndependent Work AbilityResource Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Hyper-VVMware ESXiHaloPSAKaseyaNinjaOneHuduIT Glue

Industry Keywords

Managed Service ProviderInfrastructure ProjectsClient EnvironmentsDisaster RecoveryTechnical Implementation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureFirewallsVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own assigned IT projects from approved scope through planning, implementation, testing, documentation and final handoff
Translate scopes of work into detailed project plans with tasks, owners, dependencies, milestones, estimated effort and completion criteria
Manage multiple concurrent projects across different client environments
Lead infrastructure projects including server installations and upgrades, Active Directory migrations, Microsoft 365 implementations, Azure projects, virtualization projects, network upgrades, firewall deployments, workstation rollouts and disaster recovery initiatives
Coordinate technicians, engineers, vendors, client contacts and internal stakeholders throughout each project
Lead project kickoffs, technical working sessions, status meetings and completion reviews
Validate technical prerequisites including equipment, licensing, backups, access, documentation, maintenance windows and rollback plans
Track project scope, schedules, budgeted effort, dependencies, risks and resource requirements
Identify potential problems early and escalate technical or project-related blockers before they impact delivery
Provide hands-on technical implementation and troubleshooting when necessary
Perform structured testing and quality assurance before projects are considered complete
Maintain accurate technical and project documentation including configurations, diagrams, credentials, decisions, changes and test results
Ensure completed projects are handed off cleanly to ongoing support teams
Participate in post-project reviews and help improve project delivery processes
Travel to Southern California/Los Angeles County for initial training and approximately 1–2 company visits per year

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience working for a Managed Service Provider (MSP)
Significant experience leading multiple concurrent IT infrastructure projects across different client environments
Strong hands-on Windows Server administration experience, including server deployment and configuration
Strong Active Directory and Group Policy experience, including domain controller deployment and domain administration
Strong Microsoft Azure administration experience
Strong networking experience including routers, switches, VLANs and firewalls
Experience configuring and deploying firewalls
Experience with virtualization technologies including Hyper-V and/or VMware ESXi
Experience with Microsoft 365 environments and migrations
Ability to independently turn an approved scope of work into an organized, executable project plan
Strong understanding of project scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, change control, testing, documentation and operational handoff
Ability to coordinate technical resources without necessarily having direct supervisory authority
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to make sound technical decisions during project implementation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Helpful but not required: HaloPSA, Kaseya, NinjaOne, Hudu or IT Glue
Must be willing and able to travel to Southern California/Los Angeles County for initial training and approximately 1–2 times per year thereafter

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work
Very low employee turnover
Long-term client relationships
Mature processes, procedures and documentation
Dedicated 24/7/365 technical coverage, so this position is not the first responder for routine after-hours or holiday support incidents
Strong Help Desk and Support Desk teams
Significant autonomy and minimal micromanagement
Career development and advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits
Work-life balance
Professional development
Employee retention emphasis