Project Manager

Project Name: The Data Center Colocation and Migration Project

TASKS & DUTIES:

• Overall/Standard tasks:

• Maintain agreed project scope and objectives throughout the project duration.
• Maintain detailed migration roadmap & project plan including timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
• Engage necessary stakeholders and maintain established clear communication channels.
• Continuously assess risks and create mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with B&C and other stakeholders to address OMB and OTI requirements related to the CP submission.

• Pre- Execution/Implementation tasks:

• Conduct a comprehensive inventory of hardware, software, applications, and data & artifacts.
• Map interdependencies between systems to avoid disruptions.
• Evaluate current vs. target environments

• Execution/Implementation tasks:

• Coordinate and collaborate with technical teams for:
• Infrastructure setup in the new data center
• Application migration and testing
• Network configuration and security alignment
• Oversee data transfer and validation to ensure integrity and continuity.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure contractual obligations are met.

• Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track progress against the migration plan using project management tools.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards.
• Facilitate post-migration reviews and performance tuning.

• Closure tasks:

• Ensure documentation and knowledge transfer for post migration support.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing medium- to large-scale IT infrastructure projects, including cloud migrations, data center relocations, and multi-phase initiatives with distinct sub-projects and deliverables.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects within complex organizational environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to gather requirements and translate them into clear technical and functional specifications.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure (servers, environments, and networks), SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), enterprise architecture principles, programming fundamentals, and database platforms (DB2, Oracle, and MS SQL Server).
• Highly structured and detail-oriented, with strong documentation and note-taking skills, and demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project, Visio, Word, and Excel.
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and executive-level communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Hands-on experience with project management and portfolio management tools (e.g., ServiceNow SPM, MS Project, Jira).
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management, change control processes, budgeting, and financial tracking.
• PMP certification (or equivalent project management certification) preferred.

If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Roz