IT Project Manager, Infrastructure Migration OnPrem to Azure

Baden - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 29-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our multinational end client is now looking for a Project Manager Cloud Infrastructure (Migration to Azure).

This is a project that is planned to run in 2027; full time presence is required and ideally onsite in Baden.

Currently all central systems and applications are hosted in on-premise data centers. Client initiated a project to migrate all application environments from the on-premise DCs to Azure. These applications are based on architecture and components such as virtual servers databases etc.

This Azure migration project intends to move all applications to Azure and close-down the data center where the environments are currently hosted. Current migration approach is focused on re-platforming current environments. The migration has already started and first applications are migrated.

THE ROLE

This role embedded within the infrastructure/platform organization is critical for executing the company s re-platforming strategy - migrating legacy applications to Azure through lift-and-optimize approach. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical knowledge of legacy and Azure environments with proven project management experience ensuring successful compliant and efficient re-platforming of the company s applications.

Lead the re-platforming of assigned legacy applications from the on-premise data center to Azure as a member of the infrastructure/platform team.

Coordinate with IT engineers architects application/business stakeholders and external partners to deliver successful re-platforming migrations within agreed timelines.

Develop and execute migration plans focused on re-platforming (lift-and-optimize) ensuring minimal disruption and alignment with platform standards.

Coordinate technical activities including assessment environment preparation configuration testing transfer to production and post-migration validation.

Ensure all migrations adhere to security compliance and operational requirements specific to re-platformed solutions.

Provide clear regular updates to infrastructure/platform management and project steering committees.

YOUR NEED:

Legacy Infrastructure:

Solid understanding of on-premise environments (VMware Hyper-V physical/virtual servers).

Experience with legacy database platforms (SQL Server Oracle etc.).

Familiarity with enterprise networking storage and backup systems.

Azure Cloud (Re-Platforming):

Hands-on experience with re-platforming workloads to Azure (e.g. migrating VMs to Azure IaaS).

Knowledge of Azure networking security and governance in a re-platforming context.

Knowledge of Cloud technologies and concepts (e.g. IaC CI/CD config management).

Understanding of cloud operations cost management and monitoring for re-platformed applications.

Project Management Skills

Proven track record in project management with 5 years experience in IT project management with a focus on infrastructure or cloud re-platforming projects.

Proven ability to manage complex phased re-platforming migrations within a platform organization.

Skilled in project management tools (e.g. Jira Confluence).

Strong organizational skills to handle multiple concurrent migrations and resource prioritization.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills bridging technical and business teams.

Other Fundamental Requirements

BA in Computer Science Engineering or related field.

Strong analytical troubleshooting and decision-making skills.

Proactive results-driven and able to work independently within a platform team.

Experience working in international and cross-functional environments.

PMP PRINCE2 or similar project management certification.

Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g. Azure Administrator Azure Solutions Architect).

Our multinational end client is now looking for a Project Manager Cloud Infrastructure (Migration to Azure). This is a project that is planned to run in 2027; full time presence is required and ideally onsite in Baden.Currently all central systems and applications are hosted in on-premise data cente...