Data Center Infrastructure Project Manager

Data Center Infrastructure Project Manager

End Client: Brokerage Location: Edina, MN- Seattle, WA – Alpharetta, GA- Boston, MA- New York, NY (1-3 days onsite) Duration 12-18mth+ Visa: Citizen and Gc Only Interview process: 1 Virtual Round and last mandatory on-site round

Must Have:

• 5+ years of experience of Project Manager managing complex technology projects, with demonstrated experience in infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, or data center exit initiatives.
• Proven experience coordinating on-prem to cloud (AWS) application migrations or refactoring efforts, including multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Exp with data center exit, infrastructure consolidation, and referencing of on-premise legacy applications to AWS.
• Ability or Proven IT delivery background with experience across the systems development life cycle with experience in all program/project phases – plan, initiate, elaborate, design, build, test, and implement.
• Strong understanding of legacy infrastructure environments and the challenges associated with modernization, technical debt, and application dependencies.
• Must have strong communication

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate execution of data center exit and consolidation initiatives, including sequencing, dependency management, and cross-team readiness.
• Drive project delivery for refactoring and modernization of on-premise legacy applications to AWS, working closely with applications owners, cloud engineering, and AWS partners
• Partner with technology teams to support application discovery, dependency mapping and migration planning to enable safe and efficient decommissioning of legacy infrastructure.
• Coordinate with security architecture, risk, and infrastructure teams to ensure cloud onboarding, control alignment, and remediation activities are integrated into delivery plans.
• Translate high-level DC exit and cloud strategy into clear execution plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes; serve as a key point of coordination between internal and external vendors / AWS partner
• Drive effective teamwork, prioritization, communication, collaboration, and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities while maintaining strong business relationships.
• Lead the effective and efficient delivery of large complex cross-functional projects and manage implementation activities for concurrent work-streams.
• Ability to create and communicate project metrics, schedule, and status to the entire organization.
• Anticipate bottlenecks, identify risk, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints.
• Maximize resources for the greater good of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical information.
• Demonstrated ability to compose clear and concise written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to create appropriate business requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure consistency with and application of project management standards, processes, and controls across projects.

Job Requirements:

• BA/BS in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related area of study from an accredited college or university with applicable project management experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex technology projects, with demonstrated experience in infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, or data center exit initiatives.
• Proven experience coordinating on-prem to cloud (AWS preferred) application migrations or refactoring efforts, including multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Ability or Proven IT delivery background with experience across the systems development life cycle with experience in all program/project phases – plan, initiate, elaborate, design, build, test, and implement.
• Strong understanding of legacy infrastructure environments and the challenges associated with modernization, technical debt, and application dependencies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to multitask and handle interruptions.
• Not afraid to get involved in complex issues to drive problem solving, and rapidly get to solutions.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to "manage upward "; able to think on your feet and exercise good judgment and decision making. Must pay attention to details.
• PMP or Project Management certification is a plus.
• Financial Services background is a plus.