Project Manager

Ariel Partners•Nyc, NY

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification (or equivalent project management certification) preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Conduct a comprehensive inventory of hardware, software, applications, and data & artifacts.
Map interdependencies between systems to avoid disruptions.
Evaluate current vs. target environments
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.
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.
Ensure documentation and knowledge transfer for post migration support.