Hydra Host

IT Project Manager – Infrastructure

Hydra Host

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $160,000 per year

About the role

  • Own Projects End-to-End
  • Lead multiple concurrent customer infrastructure buildouts from kickoff through production go-live.
  • Define scope, milestones, and timelines — often building the structure from scratch.
  • Keep projects moving with clear accountability and proactive follow-up.
  • Drive fast decision-making while protecting delivery quality.
  • Work closely with engineering and operations teams to sequence installs and cutovers.
  • Track hardware procurement, shipping, staging, and on-site installation.
  • Be the Customer Quarterback
  • Serve as the primary point of contact during infrastructure implementations.
  • Translate technical details into clear business updates.
  • Set expectations early and manage scope carefully.
  • Proactively communicate risks before they become issues.
  • Solve Problems in Real Time
  • Identify roadblocks and remove them quickly.
  • Manage vendor timelines and hold partners accountable.
  • Handle last-minute changes without losing control of the project.
  • Escalate strategically, not reactively.
  • Keep It Lean but Controlled
  • Maintain lightweight but effective project documentation.
  • Track budgets, timelines, and risk in practical tools (Smartsheet, Jira, Monday, etc.).
  • Build repeatable processes as the company scales

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience managing IT infrastructure or data center projects.
  • Proven experience running multiple concurrent complex deployments.
  • Strong understanding of Data center operations.
  • Experience working directly with external customers.
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • Strong ownership mentality — you don’t wait to be told what to do
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
IT infrastructure managementdata center project managementproject documentationbudget trackingrisk managementvendor managementproblem-solvingscope managementcustomer communicationdeployment management
Soft Skills
leadershipaccountabilityproactive communicationdecision-makingadaptabilityownership mentalityproblem identificationstrategic escalationclear communicationtime management