Senior IT Infrastructure & Project Manager

Matt Daniels, EMBA, PMP

Infrastructure & IT Project Manager

Mansfield, MA Remote ************@*******.*** 508-***-**** linkedin.com/in/matt-daniels PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Infrastructure & IT Project Manager with 15+ years of experience delivering enterprise IT, network, AV, UC, and technology-enabled initiatives across higher education, SaaS, consulting, and global enterprise environments. Proven leader of complex, cross- functional programs involving infrastructure build-outs, network readiness, vendor coordination, and enterprise IT modernization. Trusted partner to executives, facilities, IT operations, and external vendors for delivering high-visibility, deadline-driven initiatives.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Led delivery of multi-site infrastructure and enterprise IT initiatives supporting academic, operational, and business-critical environments across North America and global regions

• Managed high-risk, dependency-heavy projects involving facilities, construction, network, AV, vendors, and IT operations with immovable deadlines

• Served as a primary delivery lead and escalation point for stakeholders, vendors, and leadership across complex programs and portfolios

• Trusted with executive-level reporting, risk management, and delivery accountability across infrastructure and enterprise IT initiatives CORE COMPETENCES

Infrastructure & Technical Delivery

• IT Infrastructure Project Management

• Network & Wireless Deployments (MDF / IDF / Fiber / ISP)

• AV & Collaboration Systems (Teams Rooms, UC, Learning Spaces)

• Data Centers & Server Rooms

• Construction & Facilities Coordination

Enterprise IT & Program Delivery

• IT Modernization & Platform Upgrades

• Contact Centers & Collaboration Platforms

• IT Operations & Service Transition

• Agile, Waterfall & Hybrid Delivery

• Portfolio & Program Management

Leadership & Governance

• Budget, Vendor & Contract Management

• Risk, Dependency & Cutover Planning

• Executive & Stakeholder Reporting

• Procurement & Change Management

Tools & Frameworks

• Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Workfront, ServiceNow, ConnectWise

• Agile / Scrum PMP SAFe ITIL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Northeastern University — Boston, MA Oct 2023 – Present

• Lead delivery of multi-site IT infrastructure initiatives supporting academic, administrative, and collaboration environments across North America

• Manage infrastructure readiness including network and wireless deployments, MDF/IDF coordination, fiber routing, ISP engagement, and AV integration

• Coordinate closely with facilities, construction teams, IT operations, and external vendors to align infrastructure delivery with building readiness and academic schedules

• Drive projects through discovery, design reviews (75% / 100% CDs), procurement, installation, commissioning, and turnover

• Own project governance including risk management, dependency tracking, executive reporting, and budget oversight to ensure on-time, on-scope delivery Senior IT Project Manager / Scrum Master

MathWorks — Natick, MA Mar 2022 – Jul 2023

• Led complex, cross-organizational IT initiatives including conference room modernization, contact center replacement, and enterprise content lifecycle optimization

• Partnered with business sponsors, Product Owners, and technical teams across US, APAC, and EMEA regions

• Managed delivery milestones, risks, and dependencies while aligning execution with enterprise roadmaps and quality standards

• Facilitated Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement across delivery teams

• Provided executive-level status reporting and stakeholder communication across concurrent initiatives

Senior Consultant – Project Management

Infosys Limited — Hartford, CT Feb 2021 – Mar 2022

• Delivered IT operations discovery and modernization initiatives for enterprise clients including FedEx and Young Living

• Provided project governance, risk management, and executive-level reporting in fast- paced consulting environments

• Facilitated Agile ceremonies and supported stakeholder workshops, planning sessions, and solution playbacks

Program & Project Manager (Contract)

Schneider Electric — Foxboro, MA Apr 2019 – May 2020

• Managed a global portfolio of 100+ technology and digital experience initiatives across North America, Europe, Middle East, and APAC

• Oversaw application development, global deployments, and onsite technology installations for innovation hubs and executive showrooms

• Served as primary point of contact for vendors and creative partners, managing budgets, purchase orders, schedules, and delivery risks

• Delivered executive dashboards, weekly status reports, and portfolio-level insights IT Project Manager

BCS365 (Managed Services Provider) — Rockland, MA May 2018 – Jan 2019

• Delivered infrastructure and enterprise IT projects including Office 365 migrations, network upgrades, server refreshes, and office relocations

• Managed scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and change management across multiple concurrent client engagements

• Coordinated cross-functional technical teams and ensured adherence to governance and delivery standards

Earlier Career – IT Project Management & Systems Administration 2005 – 2018 North America & International

• Progressive experience across IT project management, infrastructure delivery, systems administration, and enterprise support roles within managed services, manufacturing, telecommunications, and professional services environments.

• Led infrastructure setups, network upgrades, server deployments, and enterprise IT operations, forming a strong technical foundation supporting senior project leadership roles.

EDUCATION

Executive MBA — Quantic School of Business & Technology BSc, Industrial & Production Engineering — University of Ibadan CERTIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

• ITIL Foundation

• PRINCE2 Foundation

ADDITIONAL

• United States Coast Guard Reservist — Marine Science Technician

• Eligible for Remote or Hybrid Roles

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