Circuit of the Americas - Del Valle, TX
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About the position
Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Opening in 2025, COTA's amusement park is a 20-acre theme park featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and over three dozen rides. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Information Technology Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This individual will lead complex IT and large event support projects in both on-premises and cloud-based environments, overseeing end-to-end project lifecycles from planning and initiation through deployment and support. This role will require managing procurement processes, guiding junior team members, and working with internal and external business partners to understand and document their IT requirements and ensure they are met.
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple IT projects with a focus on large event support and network and server infrastructure, both on-premises and cloud-based.
- Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Establish and maintain effective project plans, timelines, and status reports.
- Provide direction, mentoring, and leadership to junior team members.
- Work closely with business partners to gather, document, and manage their IT requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
- Track and prioritize requirements, changes, and deliverables across projects.
- Oversee the procurement process for IT infrastructure and services.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure project requirements are met.
- Manage and support the deployment of enterprise systems.
- Utilize knowledge of cloud-based and on-premises infrastructure to recommend and implement appropriate solutions.
- Provide technical expertise to help troubleshoot issues.
- Create clear, detailed project documentation.
- Present project updates, status reports, and issue resolutions to leadership and stakeholders.
Requirements
- 5+ years of project management experience in IT, with a strong background in managing network and server infrastructure projects.
- Certifications: PMP or Google Project Management Certificate preferred.
- Proficient in both cloud and on-premises environments, enterprise systems implementation, and IT infrastructure management.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor junior team members effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Independent, entrepreneurial mindset, able to operate with minimal supervision.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with procurement processes, including vendor selection and contract negotiation.
- Ability to document and track project requirements in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
