Job Description
Hi Jobseekers,
We have an exciting opportunity Data Center Manager on Contract (Visa Independent )
Title: Datacenter Modernization and Cloud Migration Program Manager
Location: Irvine, CA (100% Onsite)
Long Term Contract
Job Summary: We are seeking a strategic Program Manager to lead large-scale datacenter modernization and cloud migration programs for a major Manufacturing & OEM client. This is a multi-year, complex program involving multiple application and infrastructure workstreams, external vendors, and senior client stakeholders. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience driving enterprise application migrations, managing hybrid/cloud environments, and leading datacenter modernization initiatives end-to-end.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
- 7–10+ years of Program Management experience (must be strategic program management, not only project management).
- Proven track record leading large-scale datacenter modernization and enterprise application migration programs.
- Experience managing multiple workstreams, multi-vendor teams, and external SI partners.
- Strong executive communication skills and ability to present program status and dashboards to senior stakeholders.
- Expertise in risk, change, and dependency management for complex programs.
- Experience in hybrid/cloud environments and familiarity with datacenter components (servers, storage, networking, power, cooling).
- Knowledge of Manufacturing/OEM environments is highly .
- Proficiency with program management tools: MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow, Confluence, etc.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, problem-solving, and program execution skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end datacenter modernization and enterprise application migration programs.
- Manage multiple workstreams and teams simultaneously, ensuring accountability and timely delivery.
- Develop program governance, including dashboards, executive reports, and regular updates.
- Manage external vendors and system integrators, ensuring quality, timeliness, and adherence to program objectives.
- Identify, mitigate, and escalate risks and dependencies, including scope changes, workstream delays, and technical challenges.
- Oversee migration planning, cutovers, rollback strategies, and validation across production, test, and staging environments.
- Coordinate with datacenter, storage, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth modernization.
- Maintain compliance with relevant regulatory or internal standards and proper program documentation.