Project Name: The Data Center Colocation and Migration Project

TASKS & DUTIES:

• Overall/Standard tasks:

• Maintain agreed project scope and objectives throughout the project duration.
• Maintain detailed migration roadmap & project plan including timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
• Engage necessary stakeholders and maintain established clear communication channels.
• Continuously assess risks and create mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with B&C and other stakeholders to address OMB and OTI requirements related to the CP submission.

• Pre- Execution/Implementation tasks:

• Conduct a comprehensive inventory of hardware, software, applications, and data & artifacts.
• Map interdependencies between systems to avoid disruptions.
• Evaluate current vs. target environments

• Execution/Implementation tasks:

• Coordinate and collaborate with technical teams for:
• Infrastructure setup in the new data center
• Application migration and testing
• Network configuration and security alignment
• Oversee data transfer and validation to ensure integrity and continuity.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure contractual obligations are met.

• Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track progress against the migration plan using project management tools.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards.
• Facilitate post-migration reviews and performance tuning.

• Closure tasks:

• Ensure documentation and knowledge transfer for post migration support.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing medium- to large-scale IT infrastructure projects, including cloud migrations, data center relocations, and multi-phase initiatives with distinct sub-projects and deliverables.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects within complex organizational environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to gather requirements and translate them into clear technical and functional specifications.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure (servers, environments, and networks), SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), enterprise architecture principles, programming fundamentals, and database platforms (DB2, Oracle, and MS SQL Server).
• Highly structured and detail-oriented, with strong documentation and note-taking skills, and demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project, Visio, Word, and Excel.
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and executive-level communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Hands-on experience with project management and portfolio management tools (e.g., ServiceNow SPM, MS Project, Jira).
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management, change control processes, budgeting, and financial tracking.
• PMP certification (or equivalent project management certification) preferred.

If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg  Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.
 
At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.