IT Infrastructure and Operations Project Manager

The Infrastructure and Operations Project Manager is a strategic role responsible for the planning, execution, and operational success of the organization's IT Infrastructure initiatives and daily operations. This individual will manage a portfolio of complex, cross-functional programs, ensuring they align with strategic business objectives and are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, program management skills, and leadership capabilities to manage both projects and ongoing operational stability.

This position is part of the IT Global Infrastructure & Operation team and will be remote. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Program and Project Management: Lead the end-to-end management of multiple, interconnected infrastructure projects (e.g., data center migrations, cloud platform adoption, EUC, IAM, network upgrades, etc) from initiation to closure.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans and roadmaps for the IT infrastructure and operations function, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and future needs.
• Budget and Financial Management: Develop, monitor, and control program and operational budgets, manage expenditures, and ensure cost-effectiveness of IT investments.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues impacting program implementation or daily operations, develop comprehensive mitigation strategies, and manage issue resolution processes.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders across various departments, providing regular updates on project status, performance metrics, and risks.
• Process Improvement and Compliance: Drive the adoption of industry best practices (e.g., ITIL, Agile, Waterfall) and ensure compliance with relevant security protocols and regulatory requirements.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in program or project management within an IT infrastructure environment, with a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex initiatives.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of infrastructure technologies including cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), networking, servers (Windows/Linux), virtualization, and data center operations.
• Project Management Methodologies: Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall). PMP or PgMP certification is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strategic thinking and the capacity to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• 5%-10% travel as per business requirements.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience in managing geographically dispersed or matrixed teams.
• Jira, Confluence 

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.