Datacenter Manager

Job Description

Datacenter Modernization and Cloud Migration Program Manager – Enterprise Applications

We are seeking a strategic Program Manager to lead large-scale datacenter modernization and cloud migration programs for a major Manufacturing & OEM client. This is a multi-year, complex program involving multiple application and infrastructure work streams, external vendors, and senior client stakeholders. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience driving enterprise application migrations, managing hybrid / cloud environments, and leading datacenter modernization initiatives end‑to‑end.

• Lead end-to-end datacenter modernization and enterprise application migration programs.
• Manage multiple work streams and teams simultaneously, ensuring accountability and timely delivery.
• Develop program governance, including dashboards, executive reports, and regular updates.
• Manage external vendors and system integrators, ensuring quality, timeliness, and adherence to program objectives.
• Identify, mitigate, and elevate risks and dependencies, including scope changes, workstream delays, and technical challenges.
• Oversee migration planning, cutovers, rollback strategies, and validation across production, test, and staging environments.
• Coordinate with datacenter, storage, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth modernization.
• Maintain compliance with relevant regulatory or internal standards and proper program documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of Program Management experience (must be strategic program management, not only project management).
• Proven track record leading large-scale datacenter modernization and enterprise application migration programs.
• Experience managing multiple work streams, multi-vendor teams, and external SI partners.
• Strong executive communication skills and ability to present program status and dashboards to senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in risk, change, and dependency management for complex programs.
• Experience in hybrid / cloud environments and familiarity with datacenter components (servers, storage, networking, power, cooling).
• Knowledge of Manufacturing / OEM environments is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with program management tools: MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Service Now, Confluence, etc.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, problem‑solving, and program execution skills.