Los Angeles Times · 3 days ago
IT Infrastructure Project Manager
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expLos Angeles Times is seeking an IT Infrastructure Project Manager responsible for coordinating and executing infrastructure projects to enhance the company's IT systems and security. The role involves managing project tasks, risks, and stakeholder communication while ensuring the reliability and scalability of core systems.
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Responsibilities
Infrastructure, Security and other IT Project Management & Delivery: Coordinate and execute day-to-day activities within the project lifecycle for core IT infrastructure, network upgrades, security solutions, and data center migrations, ensuring adherence to scope, budgets, timelines, and key milestones for initiatives such as Juniper / other switch upgrades, network upgrades (LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi), telephony system integrations (VoIP), on-prem and cloud data center migrations, security solutions (e.g., VDI, VPN replacement), SSO/MFA implementation, Palo Alto firewall configurations and PCI DSS remediation
Project Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans, scope definitions, schedules and risk management strategies using Smartsheet. Create and maintain a centralized tracker to log project issues, open items, dependencies, and risks. Review plans for completeness and escalate concerns when needed
Agile & Issue Management: Utilize JIRA for issue tracking and reporting. Create user stories and manage backlog grooming, user stories, bugs, fixes, and test results within the tool
Data Tracking & Analysis: Use Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides to track device or patch, or update rollout status. Develop and maintain tracking sheets using complex formulas, pivot tables, and data validation to effectively report on the status of project rollout
Reporting & Executive Communication: Proactively identify and engage project stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project objectives, timelines, and impact. Manage stakeholder expectations through transparent communication about risks, issues, and project constraints. Facilitate regular project status meetings, steering committee presentations, and cross-functional working sessions. Develop project status summaries and dashboards using reporting features in Smartsheet and create 3D charts/presentations in Google Slides
Budget, Vendor & Risk Support: Monitor and track project expenses, ensuring alignment with approved budgets. Support the Manager in vendor relationships, RFP processes, and initial risk assessment and mitigation plan drafting
Change Management & User Adoption: Lead change management initiatives for infrastructure upgrades, including developing communication plans, training materials, and user adoption strategies to minimize disruption and ensure smooth transitions. Coordinate and facilitate training sessions for end-users and IT staff on new systems, devices, or infrastructure changes. Develop and maintain rollback plans for critical infrastructure changes to ensure business continuity
Quality Assurance & Testing Oversight: Support testing activities for infrastructure upgrades, including pilot projects, phased rollouts, and validation checkpoints. Assist in defining success criteria and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project outcomes and infrastructure performance post-deployment. Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons learned sessions to continuously improve project delivery processes
Ad-Hoc Business Application Support: From time to time, this role may be assigned to work on other business application projects (e.g., HRIS, CRM, ERP, and others) as needed, utilizing core project management principles and tool proficiency
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, and 3+ years of progressive experience working in IT (not limited to end-user support), with at least 2 years in a formal project management role, supporting infrastructure or technical teams OR 6+ years of progressive experience working in IT, with at least 2 years in a formal project management role, supporting infrastructure or technical teams
Proven ability to manage projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Proficiency in project management tools like Smartsheet to create and manage project plans, including formula usage, custom fields, and data validation, conditional formatting, automation workflows, reporting, and dashboards. Experience creating detailed project schedules with critical path analysis and resource leveling
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and limited resources
Proficiency in Jira or similar tools for issue tracking, reporting, and creating user stories
Proficiency in using Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel, including writing complex formulas, pivot tables, and creating 3D charts for reporting purposes
Proven track record of developing clear reports and presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides
Working knowledge of network infrastructure components, including switches, routers, wireless access points, and their configuration/deployment processes
Familiarity with network protocols, IP networking, and cloud infrastructure concepts
Ability to manage stakeholder expectations, communicate timelines, and escalate recommended mitigation strategies for risks and issues
Preferred
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications
Working knowledge of advanced cybersecurity concepts. Experience managing cloud or other data center migrations, ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) implementations, scanning, VPN replacement, and endpoint backup and security projects
Working understanding of Vulnerability Scanning, Remediation, and Reporting
Working knowledge of patch management and deployment tools such as Jamf, Kanji, and ManageEngine EndPoint Central
Demonstrates a high level of understanding of IT infrastructure and security concepts; able to lead technical teams and projects effectively
Understanding of emerging technologies like SD-WAN, SASE, containerization, and hybrid cloud architectures
Knowledge of endpoint security solutions (EDR/XDR) and their deployment considerations
Awareness of current cybersecurity threats and how they impact infrastructure design decisions
Experience working with on- and off-shore Managed Service Providers
Company
Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the country, with a daily readership of 1.2 million and 2.1 million on Sunday, more than 32 million unique latimes.com visitors monthly and a combined print and online local weekly audience of 4.4 million.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Meta Journalism Project
2023-02-27Grant· $0.25M
2000-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Lee Fentress
EVP, Business Development
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