Senior IT Project Manager - Infrastructure & Cloud Transition

Centric Consulting•Chicago, IL

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business. Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry - celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships. In this role, you will: Infrastructure Readiness & Migration Lead infrastructure planning, design, and execution for Day 1 readiness and post-merger integration. Oversee migration of network, compute, storage, and end-user environments across legacy and target-state systems. Develop and manage detailed cutover plans for physical and cloud-based infrastructure components. Ensure business continuity and minimal disruption during transitions. Hybrid Cloud & Connectivity Manage provisioning and migration of hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS). Coordinate global network and connectivity alignment across all business regions. Work with security and compliance teams to validate architecture and operational readiness. Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to ensure smooth end-to-end system integration. Partner with managed service providers and external vendors to deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule. Drive effective cross-functional communication and issue resolution across geographically distributed teams. Program Governance & Risk Management Develop and maintain detailed project plans, dependency maps, and communication strategies. Present infrastructure readiness updates, risks, and mitigation plans to executive sponsors and steering committees. Track and report KPIs, program health metrics, and delivery milestones to ensure alignment with strategic goals. Who You Are: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred). 8+ years of experience leading complex IT infrastructure or M&A integration projects. Strong understanding of hybrid cloud technologies (Azure, AWS), networking, and end-user computing. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage global service providers. Experience in large-scale IT transformation or M&A environments highly preferred. Exceptional communication, risk management, and executive reporting skills. PMP, ITIL, or cloud certification (Azure/AWS) is a strong plus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).
8+ years of experience leading complex IT infrastructure or M&A integration projects.
Strong understanding of hybrid cloud technologies (Azure, AWS), networking, and end-user computing.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage global service providers.
Exceptional communication, risk management, and executive reporting skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in large-scale IT transformation or M&A environments highly preferred.
PMP, ITIL, or cloud certification (Azure/AWS) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Lead infrastructure planning, design, and execution for Day 1 readiness and post-merger integration.
Oversee migration of network, compute, storage, and end-user environments across legacy and target-state systems.
Develop and manage detailed cutover plans for physical and cloud-based infrastructure components.
Ensure business continuity and minimal disruption during transitions.
Manage provisioning and migration of hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
Coordinate global network and connectivity alignment across all business regions.
Work with security and compliance teams to validate architecture and operational readiness.
Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to ensure smooth end-to-end system integration.
Partner with managed service providers and external vendors to deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule.
Drive effective cross-functional communication and issue resolution across geographically distributed teams.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, dependency maps, and communication strategies.
Present infrastructure readiness updates, risks, and mitigation plans to executive sponsors and steering committees.
Track and report KPIs, program health metrics, and delivery milestones to ensure alignment with strategic goals.