Sr. Project Manager – Data Center Migration
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a large‑scale data center migration initiative involving approximately 300 servers. This role will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the migration of servers and applications to a new data center environment by the end of 2026. The Project Manager will work closely with infrastructure, application, and vendor teams to ensure minimal disruption and successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of a multi-year data center migration project involving ~300 servers
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies, and milestones through the end of 2026
- Coordinate migration activities across infrastructure, application, security, and vendor teams
- Assess server and application readiness, including identifying systems that can be migrated “as-is” versus those requiring upgrades or remediation due to version constraints
- Identify and manage applications that cannot be migrated and coordinate alternative solutions or decommissioning plans
- Ensure proper sequencing and timing of migrations to minimize business impact and downtime
- Track risks, issues, and dependencies; develop mitigation and contingency plans
- Facilitate regular status meetings and provide clear reporting to stakeholders and leadership
- Manage change control, documentation, and communication throughout the migration lifecycle
- Ensure migrations align with organizational standards, security requirements, and compliance guidelines
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager, preferably in infrastructure or data center initiatives
- Proven experience managing large-scale server or data center migration projects
- Strong understanding of server environments, application dependencies, and version compatibility challenges
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional technical teams and external vendors
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong risk management and problem‑solving capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing long-term, phased migration programs
- Familiarity with legacy systems and application modernization challenges
- Experience working in manufacturing or enterprise-scale environments
- PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification
Success Factors
- Ability to manage complexity across multiple moving parts and timelines
- Strong attention to detail with a strategic, big-picture mindset
- Proactive communication and leadership in high-impact infrastructure initiatives
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Information Technology
Industry
Manufacturing
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