Project Manager (Data Center Migration)

DXC Technology Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Toronto is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a complex data center migration involving over 1,500 servers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT project management, particularly in cloud migration and large-scale infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include coordinating technical teams, maintaining project plans, and ensuring alignment on migration processes. This role is pivotal in driving successful infrastructure transformations while fostering collaboration across various teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT project management experience.
• Experience managing cloud migration or data center exit projects.
• Strong understanding of cloud concepts, particularly AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle of a major data center migration initiative.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, resource assignments, and communication plans.
• Coordinate technical teams to ensure alignment and progress.

Skills

IT project management

Cloud migration

Communication skills

Governance and resource planning

Change management

Education

PMP certification

AWS Cloud Practitioner certification

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Smartsheet

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate a complex data center migration involving 1,500+ servers. This role will serve as the central point of coordination across engineering, application, security, and business teams to ensure the successful execution of a large‑scale infrastructure transformation effort.

Job Requirements – Project Manager (Data Center Migration)

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT project management experience, with at least 3 years managing cloud migration or data center exit projects.
• Proven track record of managing large‑scale infrastructure projects with cross‑functional technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience managing the migration of Windows‑based environments (Active Directory, IIS, SQL Server) to AWS or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud concepts, particularly AWS services, migration tooling, networking, and hybrid cloud operations.
• Experience with program‑level governance, resource planning, and RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) tracking.
• Proficiency in using project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence, and SharePoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical engineers, senior leadership, and business users.
• Solid knowledge of change management, cutover planning, and operational readiness best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, Scrum Master (CSM/PSM), or SAFe certification.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner or AWS‑specific project experience.
• Experience managing vendor teams, system integrators, or outsourced infrastructure providers.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes, CMDB management, and enterprise service delivery models.
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, financial services, government) with awareness of compliance frameworks.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end project lifecycle of a major data center migration initiative.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, resource assignments, and communication plans.
• Coordinate technical engineering teams, application owners, architects, engineers, and security leads to ensure alignment and progress.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, provide executive reporting, and drive issue resolution across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Track dependencies, risks, and blockers; elevate as appropriate and drive mitigation strategies.
• Support the creation of migration runbooks, cutover schedules, and post‑migration validation activities.
• Ensure all workstreams are meeting quality, performance, and compliance expectations as systems move to AWS.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and act as a liaison between business units and technical implementation teams.

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