Project Manager

Vaco
$50.00 - $65.00 / hr
United States, Wisconsin, Mequon
May 21, 2025
Position: Project Manager Location: Milwaukee/Mequon WI Work Environment: Hybrid Terms: 6-month contract to hire Rate: $50 to $65 per hour (salary conversion up to 120K w/bonuses) Important Notes There is a possibility for direct hire but can't promise Local candidates to the Sotheastern Region of Wisconsin are preferred. "No 3rd party candidates will be reviewed." Are you an experienced IT Project Manager ready to take the lead on high-impact infrastructure initiatives? We're looking for a proactive, results-driven professional to oversee the successful execution of IT infrastructure projects that are critical to business operations. This is your chance to be at the center of exciting transformations-coordinating migrations, upgrades, and deployments that drive innovation and efficiency. About the Role In this role, you'll lead complex infrastructure projects from start to finish, working closely with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly-on time and within budget. You don't need to be hands-on with the tech, but you do need to know your way around servers, firewalls, switches, wireless networks, and email migrations. Your strong grasp of IT infrastructure processes will be key to keeping teams aligned and projects moving forward. What You'll Do Project Leadership & Execution Set key project milestones and timelines within your first week. Build detailed project plans-including resource hours-within your first month. Run weekly reviews with the team to track tasks, progress, and blockers. Assign ownership, define deadlines, and keep everyone accountable. Work closely with vendors to ensure timely delivery of essential components. Forecast team resource needs at least three weeks in advance. Lead the planning and execution of migrations, cutovers, and go-live events. Budget & Resource Management Define and document a clear project budget within the first month. Coordinate hardware/software quotes and align purchases with budget targets. Partner with sponsors for quote approvals and purchase orders. Track service utilization and monitor project burn rate. Regularly review the budget with the team and flag scope changes immediately. Communication & Reporting Provide weekly status reports to stakeholders and sponsors. Lead productive weekly team check-ins to ensure alignment and momentum. Host recurring check-ins with project sponsors to review progress and risks. Maintain issue and risk logs to stay ahead of roadblocks. Manage TSA tracker to ensure all service transitions are completed on time. Deliver clear project handoffs and documentation at project close. What You Bring Proven success managing IT infrastructure projects-from planning through execution. Strong working knowledge of networking, servers, security tools, Active Directory, and email migrations. Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills. Confidence managing vendors, budgets, and cross-functional teams. Familiarity with project management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid). Why Join Us? This is more than a project management role-it's an opportunity to lead mission-critical work that empowers the organization and its people. You'll work with collaborative teams, gain exposure to the latest technologies, and make a real impact on operations. If you're ready to lead infrastructure with confidence, we want to meet you. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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