Expleo Group

Infrastructure Project Manager (Network & Telecommunications)

Expleo Group  •  $80/hr  •  Chicago, IL (Remote)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Location: Hybrid – Southeastern Wisconsin / Northern Chicagoland (North Eastern Illinois) Employment Type: Full-time

Are you an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager (Network & Telecommunications) who thrives in fast-paced, multi-site environments? Trissential is partnering with our client to bring on a driven professional to lead critical network and telecommunications infrastructure initiatives. This is a high-impact role where your leadership will directly support large-scale deployments and business operations—while giving you the opportunity to stay hands-on with both financials and execution.

If you enjoy leading complex projects, working closely with vendors and stakeholders, and seeing your work come to life in real-time across sites, this could be your next move.

What’s in It for You?

  • Lead high-visibility telecommunications and network infrastructure projects supporting enterprise-wide operations
  • Work alongside WEC infrastructure leadership, PMO/PCO teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Take ownership of project financials, schedules, and delivery across multiple concurrent projects
  • Operate in a flexible hybrid model with a mix of remote and in-office collaboration
  • Travel locally across Southeastern WI and Northern Chicagoland, staying connected to project execution on-site
  • Join a collaborative, structured PMO environment with strong governance and support

Your Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of 1–10 concurrent infrastructure and telecommunications projects
  • Develop and manage detailed project schedules, cost plans, and delivery timelines
  • Own project financials including budgets, forecasts, accruals, and invoice reconciliation using SAP
  • Coordinate internal teams, external vendors, and third-party providers to ensure timely delivery
  • Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder updates, and maintain clear documentation (notes, minutes, status reports)
  • Approve and manage resource time tracking using Microsoft Project Web App (PWA)
  • Oversee invoice processing, PO requests, and delivery confirmations
  • Identify and escalate risks, issues, and changes to PMO/PCO leadership
  • Support contract negotiations, vendor agreements, and telecommunications-related licensing
  • Coordinate site installations including equipment deployment, turn-up, testing, and acceptance
  • Ensure compliance with PMO/PCO governance standards and reporting requirements
  • Participate in change management processes (IT CAB) as needed
  • Support job site safety standards and ensure compliance across projects

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

  • 5+ years of experience managing infrastructure or network-related projects
  • Strong expertise with Microsoft Project and Project Web App (PWA)
  • Hands-on experience managing project financials (budgeting, forecasting, accruals, actuals)
  • SAP experience for financial tracking, reporting, and analysis
  • Advanced Excel skills for project reporting and financial management
  • Experience managing third-party vendors and external partners
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Solid understanding of network infrastructure technologies:
  • - Routers, switches, firewalls and
  • - WAN/LAN environments.
  • Site-based infrastructure deployments
  • Experience with contract bidding, vendor negotiations, and delivery management
  • Strong communication skills and ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders
  • Willingness to travel regularly and drive to project sites

Bonus Points If You Have:

  • 10+ years of project management experience in infrastructure or telecommunications
  • Deep experience within PMO-driven organizations with structured governance (PCO/PMO)
  • Extensive background in vendor contract negotiations and licensing agreements
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise network deployments
  • Familiarity with permitting processes and site readiness coordination

Education & Certifications You Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
  • PMI-PMP certification (strongly preferred)

What We Offer

At Trissential, we invest in your success. By joining our client’s team, you’ll work on impactful initiatives while benefiting from a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

  • Competitive Compensation $80–$90 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and location. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
  • Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
  • Paid Time Off – Paid time away from work
  • Hybrid Work Model – Combination of remote, in-office, and site-based work
  • Career Development – Access to training, certifications, and leadership opportunities
  • Supportive Team Culture – Work in an environment that values transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement

This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the United States.

Ready to lead large-scale network infrastructure projects and make a measurable impact? Apply today and take your next step with Trissential!

Expleo Group

About Expleo Group

Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses.

Expleo benefits from more than 50 years of experience developing complex products, optimising manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems.

Leveraging its deep sector knowledge and wide-ranging expertise in fields including AI engineering, digitalisation, hyper-automation, cybersecurity and data science, the group’s mission is to fast-track innovation through each step of the value chain.

As a responsible and diverse organisation, Expleo is committed to doing business with integrity and working towards a more sustainable and secure society.

Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 18,000 highly-skilled experts delivering value in 29 countries and generating more than €1.4 billion in revenue.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Saint Quentin en Yvelines, FR
Year Founded
Unknown
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