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