We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Center Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of a large-scale data center relocation project. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of data center operations, project management best practices, and experience managing complex technical migrations. You will be responsible for ensuring a smooth transition with minimal downtime, safeguarding data integrity, and working across departments to meet project goals on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning and Coordination:Develop comprehensive project plans that cover scope, timeline, resources, risk management, and budget for the data center relocation.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including IT infrastructure teams, vendors, facilities management, and senior leadership, to define project goals and deliverables.
Create detailed timelines and ensure appropriate scheduling to minimize downtime and operational disruption.
Manage and adjust project priorities as needed to address unforeseen challenges.
- Stakeholder and Vendor Management:Act as the main point of contact between internal teams, external vendors, and consultants for all aspects of the relocation.
Ensure that vendors and service providers adhere to timelines, performance benchmarks, and contractual obligations.
Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) as needed.
- Risk Management and Mitigation:Identify potential risks (operational, technical, financial, etc.) and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Implement contingency plans to handle unexpected issues, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
Conduct regular risk assessments and adjust plans accordingly.
- Data and Systems Integrity:Ensure the safe migration of critical infrastructure, data, and services with zero data loss and minimal disruption to business operations.
Work closely with the IT teams to ensure proper backups, testing, and validation processes are in place before and after migration.
Oversee the testing of systems post-relocation to ensure they are functioning correctly.
- Communication and Reporting:Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and senior management, including detailed reports on progress, risks, and any issues encountered.
Ensure effective communication across all involved teams and departments.
Facilitate regular meetings to keep everyone aligned on project progress.
- Budget and Resource Management:Manage the project budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and that the project remains within financial constraints.
Optimize resource allocation across teams and departments to meet project milestones.
Monitor expenditures and identify potential cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Compliance and Security:Ensure that the relocation process adheres to industry regulations, compliance requirements, and security best practices.
Collaborate with the information security team to ensure that sensitive data is protected during the relocation.
- Post-Relocation Support:Oversee the post-relocation phase, ensuring proper setup, testing, and operational performance of the relocated data center.
Address any issues or bottlenecks that arise after the transition.
Conduct a post-mortem review to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement for future projects.
Required Qualifications:
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.
- 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in managing large-scale data center relocations or similar infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of data center operations, including cooling, power, networking, and storage systems.
- Experience with IT infrastructure, cloud migration, and disaster recovery planning.
- Knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS) and best practices for data center security.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, or similar software).
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