Sr. Project Manager- Data Center Migration

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