IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Alan Partners; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alan Partners is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead a large-scale Data Centre Migration programme in Hong Kong. You will own the end-to-end migration strategy, coordinating Technology Operations, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Engineering, Application Owners and external vendors.

Responsibilities include developing detailed project plans, runbooks and risk assessments, validating target architecture with Infrastructure Architects, mapping application

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT Infrastructure or Technology Project Management experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge across servers, network, storage, virtualization, backups and security.
• Proven hands-on delivery experience in data centre relocation / consolidation / migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the full lifecycle of the data centre migration project, from discovery and design through to execution and cut-over.
• Develop detailed project plans, migration runbooks and risk & impact assessments.
• Interface with Infrastructure Architects to validate target architecture design (network topology, firewall rules, load balancers, server builds, storage mappings, DR architecture).
• Coordinate application dependency mapping and ensure all infrastructure & middleware requirements are captured (databases, messaging, monitoring agents, middleware components, backups, etc.).
• Oversee the build and configuration of virtual and physical servers (Windows / Linux), network devices (firewalls, routers, switches), and SAN / NAS storage platforms.

Job description

About the job IT Infrastructure Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead a large-scale Data Centre Migration programme. The successful candidate will have strong, all-rounded infrastructure knowledge (servers, networks, storage, virtualization, security and cloud), and a proven track record in delivering mission-critical migration projects within enterprise environments.

You will be responsible for planning, coordination and execution of the end-to-end migration strategy, working closely with Technology Operations, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Engineering, Application Owners and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the full lifecycle of the data centre migration project, from discovery and design through to execution and cut-over
• Develop detailed project plans, migration runbooks and risk & impact assessments
• Interface with Infrastructure Architects to validate target architecture design (network topology, firewall rules, load balancers, server builds, storage mappings, DR architecture)
• Coordinate application dependency mapping and ensure all infrastructure & middleware requirements are captured (databases, messaging, monitoring agents, middleware components, backups, etc.)
• Oversee the build and configuration of virtual and physical servers (Windows / Linux), network devices (firewalls, routers, switches), and SAN / NAS storage platforms
• Manage implementation of VMware clusters, backup replication (Veeam / Commvault), and DR / failover setup in the new environment
• Coordinate with the Network/Security teams to implement WAN connectivity, VPN tunnels, VLANs, ACLs and firewall rule changes in line with security standards
• Work with the Cloud team on any hybrid migration components (AWS/Azure connectivity, direct connect, cloud landing zones)
• Manage third-party vendors and integrators, ensuring deliverables are on time and aligned with internal standards
• Schedule and coordinate UAT / migration rehearsals, dress rehearsals and production cut-over
• Track project risks, dependencies and issues, and report status to senior stakeholders and steering committee

Requirements

• 5+ years IT Infrastructure or Technology Project Management experience in enterprise environments
• Solid knowledge across servers, network, storage, virtualization, backups and security
• Proven hands-on delivery experience in data centre relocation / consolidation / migration projects
• Familiar with VMware, Windows/Linux server builds, SAN/NAS, Cisco/Checkpoint network devices
• Strong understanding of application dependency mapping, middleware stacks and DR environments
• Knowledge of cloud / hybrid infrastructure (e.g. AWS/Azure) and integration with on-prem environments
• Excellent stakeholder management, coordination and communication skills