Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Global IT Infrastructure Project Management & Execution Consultant to lead the end-to-end planning, deployment, and commissioning of IT and Industry 4.0 infrastructure across our upcoming greenfield and brownfield optical fiber, cable, and connector manufacturing plants.

The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between facility engineering, factory operations, and IT. You will be responsible for translating factory blueprints into robust IT network designs, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, procuring specialized hardware, and overseeing third-party vendors to deliver high-availability, secure environments for cutting-edge manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning, Budgeting & Site Assessment

- Site Surveys & Feasibility: Conduct comprehensive site surveys for both greenfield (ground-up) and brownfield (upgrade) facilities across India, China, and the US to assess IT requirements.
- Blueprint Translation: Collaborate with civil engineers, architects, and floor managers to plan IT layouts (server rooms, cabling routes, wireless access points) based on factory floor plans and operational stations.
- Budgeting & Scheduling: Develop and own the global IT infrastructure budget. Create detailed Gantt charts and project timelines aligned with the master factory construction and commissioning schedules.
- Risk Management: Identify potential bottlenecks in supply chains, local regulations, or construction delays and proactively develop mitigation strategies.

2. Infrastructure Design & Implementation

- Network & Server Setup: Architect and deploy highly resilient Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and Wireless networks (WLAN) optimized for factory environments (dealing with electromagnetic interference from heavy machinery).
- Datacenter / Edge Computing: Oversee the build-out of localized server rooms (MDF/IDF)



including power, cooling, racking, and physical security.
- IT/OT Convergence: Design secure network segmentation between enterprise IT and Operational Technology (OT) to ensure continuous, secure factory operations.

3. Industry 4.0 & Manufacturing Integration

- IoT & Appliance Infrastructure: Design the network fabric to support thousands of connected sensors, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), PLC machinery, and advanced robotics.
- System Readiness: Ensure the infrastructure is fully prepped and optimized to host and integrate with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERPs, and SCADA environments.
- Edge Data Processing: Deploy edge computing infrastructure to support real-time data analytics and quality control monitoring on the factory floor.

4. Procurement & Vendor Management

- Global Sourcing: Lead the procurement of IT hardware, networking gear, servers, and specialized industrial IT appliances, navigating global supply chains and local import regulations in India, China, and the US.
- 3rd-Party Orchestration: Select, negotiate with, and manage local ISPs, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and low-voltage cabling contractors in each region.
- Downstream Planning: Work with vendors to create detailed runbooks, maintenance schedules, and SLA agreements for post-go-live support.

5. Compliance, Security, & Handoff

- Cybersecurity Compliance: Ensure all infrastructure adheres to global security standards (e.g., ISO 27001)



and regional data sovereignty/cybersecurity laws (especially critical for operations in China and the USA).
- Documentation: Generate meticulous as-built documentation, network topology diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Hyper-Care Support: Lead the IT go-live phase and transition the stabilized environment to the regional IT operations teams.

Qualifications & Experience

- Experience: 10+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure Project Management, with at least 35 years specifically focused on manufacturing, supply chain, or heavy industrial environments.
- Global Footprint: Proven track record of managing and delivering multi-million-dollar IT projects across international borders (Experience in USA, China, and India is highly preferred).
- Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of enterprise networking (Cisco, Aruba, etc.), server virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), industrial Wi-Fi deployment, and edge computing architectures.
- Industry 4.0 Knowledge: Familiarity with IoT deployment, OT network security (Purdue Model), and MES integrations.
- Vendor Management: Robust negotiation skills and experience managing large System Integrators (SIs) and localized sub-contractors.

Desired Certifications

- Project Management: PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile Scrum Master.
- Technical: ITIL Foundation; CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent infrastructure architecture certifications.
- Security: Familiarity with CISSP or industrial control system security (e.g., GICSP) is a strong plus.

Personal Attributes

- Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50-70% during peak deployment phases).
- Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineering teams in different time zones.
- Ability to wear a "hardhat" and comfortably navigate active construction sites while maintaining a strategic, high-level project vision.

📌 Global IT Infrastructure PMO (Mumbai)
🏢 Tecnoprism
📍 Mumbai