Data Center Project manager

Zealogics.comEdina, MN
$70 - $75

About The Position

We are seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead and coordinate the execution of data center exit and consolidation initiatives. This role involves driving project delivery for refactoring and modernization of on-premise legacy applications to AWS, partnering with various technology teams, and ensuring seamless cloud onboarding. The ideal candidate will translate high-level strategies into clear execution plans, foster teamwork, and manage complex, cross-functional projects.

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 "manage upward"; able to think on your feet and exercise good judgment and decision making. Must pay attention to details.

Nice To Haves

  • PMP or Project Management certification is a plus.
  • Financial Services background is a plus.

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.
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