We are hiring for Project Manager - IT Infrastructure (Data Storage & Security Deployments in financial service environments) - Mumbai

Job Description : Project Manager - IT Infrastructure (Data Storage & Security Deployments in financial service environments)

Experience : 8 to 10 Yr

Location: Mumbai (BKC)

Role Overview :

- We are seeking a skilled Project Manager with strong expertise in enterprise data storage technologies (Hitachi, Dell EMC, HPE, NetApp, etc.) along with experience managing large-scale security software deployment projects within financial services environments.

- The role involves end-to-end management of complex storage infrastructure and security transformation initiatives, including storage migrations, replication setups, multi-datacenter architectures, disaster recovery implementations, and enterprise security solution rollouts. The ideal candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure technical alignment, and deliver projects within scope, timeline, and budget while adhering to strict compliance and security standards applicable to financial organizations.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of IT infrastructure projects focused on enterprise data storage and security software deployments.

- Plan, coordinate, and execute storage migration projects (block, file, object) ensuring minimal downtime and business continuity.

- Oversee implementation of storage replication solutions, including synchronous/asynchronous replication, SRDF, TrueCopy, GAD, MetroCluster, etc.

- Manage setup and configuration of two-datacenter (2DC) and three-datacenter (3DC) DR architectures, ensuring resilience and RPO/RTO compliance.

- Drive deployment and implementation of enterprise security solutions such as endpoint security, privileged access management (PAM), SIEM, DLP, IAM, vulnerability management, backup security, and compliance tools within banking/financial environments.

- Coordinate with infrastructure, security, network, application, and compliance teams for seamless integration of security platforms.

- Ensure adherence to security, audit, regulatory, and compliance requirements relevant to financial institutions.

- Collaborate with storage architects and engineers to design scalable and secure storage infrastructures aligned with business requirements.

- Track project progress using standard PM methodologies (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid) and maintain high-quality documentation.

- Coordinate testing, validation, cutover planning, security assessments, and post-implementation support activities.

- Identify project risks and dependencies; drive mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

- Work closely with vendors (Hitachi, Dell EMC, HPE, NetApp, cybersecurity vendors, etc.) for hardware/software delivery, support coordination, and escalation management.

- Communicate project status to stakeholders through structured reporting, dashboards, governance reviews, and steering committee meetings.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 8+ years of project management experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years in enterprise data storage and/or security deployment projects.

- Strong domain expertise with storage platforms such as Hitachi VSP, Dell EMC PowerMax/Unity, HPE 3PAR/Primera, NetApp ONTAP, etc.

- Proven experience managing security software deployment projects within banking, BFSI, or financial services organizations.

- Hands-on understanding of storage migration methodologies, replication technologies, DR architectures (2DC/3DC), and enterprise security frameworks.

- Familiarity with cybersecurity and compliance standards such as ISO 27001, RBI guidelines, PCI-DSS, SOC, or related regulatory frameworks is preferred.

- Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and coordinating with global stakeholders.