04 Nov
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AceStack
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Toronto
Transformation Director IT Infrastructure Primary Skills: IT Infrastructure Project Management, Transformation & Program Delivery, Stakeholder & Vendor Management Job Type: Full-time Location: Toronto, ON | Hybrid Job Description We are seeking an experienced Transformation Director to lead and manage large-scale IT infrastructure transformation projects and initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience managing IT infrastructure projects, with robust expertise in project planning, execution, budget management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder coordination.
The role involves managing multiple infrastructure workstreams, including network carrier relocations, office and manufacturing facility redesigns, datacenter changes, and physical infrastructure transformation initiatives.
The candidate will work closely with Infrastructure & Operations (I&O;) leadership, internal business teams, facilities, manufacturing departments, and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities Lead and manage multiple IT infrastructure transformation projects from initiation through implementation and post-implementation review.
Develop comprehensive project plans, budgets, timelines, resource estimates, and delivery milestones.
Manage infrastructure projects involving network carrier relocations, office moves, manufacturing facilities, datacenters, and R&D; infrastructure.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and business outcomes.
Coordinate with Infrastructure & Operations leadership, Facilities, Manufacturing, Network,
Telecom, and other internal departments.
Manage third-party vendors, suppliers, contractors, and procurement activities, including hardware availability and delivery schedules.
Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective and mitigation plans.
Manage project budgets, expenditures, resource costs, hardware and software costs, and external consultancy expenses.
Provide regular project status reports, management updates, and stakeholder communications.
Lead project kickoff meetings, project status meetings, site visits, and cross-functional coordination activities.
Ensure projects comply with organizational standards, infrastructure policies, compliance requirements, and operating procedures.
Provide leadership and direction to project teams to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.
Oversee infrastructure documentation, including network designs, rack layouts, electrical documentation, and third-party deliverables.
Apply structured project management methodologies and ensure effective governance throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Skills and Qualifications 5+ years of experience managing IT infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, telecommunications design,
concepts, and standards.
Experience leading multiple infrastructure projects and workstreams simultaneously.
Experience managing network carrier relocations, office relocations, facility redesigns, datacenter projects, and manufacturing infrastructure changes.
Previous experience as an Infrastructure Engineer or Infrastructure Architect is highly preferred.
Strong expertise in project planning, budgeting, cost management, risk management, and resource coordination.
Experience working with international teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and external vendors.
Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to manage complex projects independently and deliver within defined timelines.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or Scrum Master certification.
Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) and ITIL frameworks.
Experience in infrastructure transformation and large-scale organizational change initiatives.
Solid understanding of network, telecom, electrical, datacenter, and physical infrastructure documentation.
Important Location Note The supplied JD mentions an onsite requirement of more than 90% at the client's headquarters in Ada, Michigan, despite the job table stating Toronto, ON | Hybrid.
This location/work-model discrepancy should be confirmed with the client before publishing the position.
📌 Transformation Director (Toronto)
🏢 AceStack
📍 Toronto