Project Manager with Data Center Migration and Server Virtualization experience (Need PMP) - RE[...]

iShift; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager with expertise in Data Center Migration and Server Virtualization. This role involves overseeing the migration of 40,000 virtual machines from an on-premise VMware environment to a new OpenStack platform. The successful candidate will coordinate resources and manage schedules to ensure timely execution of the project. Strong communication skills and PMI/PMP certification are essential for this mid-senior level position. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment focused on innovative IT solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing data center migrations and server virtualization.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the migration of 40,000 virtual machines to a new platform.
• Manage internal and external resources for an aggressive project timeline.

Skills

Data Center Migration

Server Virtualization

VMware

Windows

Linux

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Scheduling

Education

PMI/PMP Certification

Job description

Project Manager with Data Center Migration and Server Virtualization experience (Need PMP) - REMOTE - 24 Months Contract

Job Title: Project Manager with Data Center Migration and Server Virtualization experience

Location: REMOTE - 24 to 30 Months

Employment Type: Long Term Contract

Experience: 5+ years minimum

Project Summary:

Client is based in Germany.

• They have 4 data centers around the globe where most of the servers live.
• There are ~100 other locations that house servers also (smaller)
• This project is to migrate 40,000 virtual machines (virtual servers) from their existing on-premise VMware vSphere environment to a new OpenStack virtualization platform residing on Platform9's technology.
• This is a virtual server to virtual server migration. The servers are a combination of Windows and Linux servers.
• Platform9 will be responsible for the initial setup of the virtualization servers on-premise.
• The Platform9 management plane lives in the cloud but manages all of the servers on-premise.
• Platform9 will be responsible for managing the infrastructure once this is implemented.
• iShift's responsibility is the actual migration of the servers/workloads.
• This will require coordination of internal and external resources and intense scheduling to maintain a very aggressive and tight timeline.
• Data Center Migration experience - managing projects with lots of migrations of servers or workloads.

Technical Skills/Tech Stack in the Environment:

• Data Center
• VMware
• Windows

Soft Skills:

• Must be a strong communicator (both written and verbal)
• Not afraid to interject or push back
• Must be willing to manage priorities and schedules
• Be well organized
• Must have able to work a flexible schedule

Certifications:

• PMI/PMP certified

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology, Engineering, and Customer Service

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Computer and Network Security, and IT System Data Services