Data Center Physical Migration, Project Manager

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Position Overview

Align seeks an experience Data Center Migration Project Manager  with proven expertise managing physical data center migration and consolidation projects. Most current and upcoming projects in Texas will focus on physical server migrations (Lift and Shift)  but future projects may include infrastructure transformation including more application, workload, and cloud migrations. Qualified individuals must have recent enterprise-level physical data center relocation experience with exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills. Any experience working  “current state” to “future state” infrastructure transformation projects including application, workload, cloud migrations would be beneficial. The current focus is being a hands on project manager for physical data center migrations. Qualified individuals will be working in fast-paced enterprise-level environments requiring exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills. This is a highly visible role that will have constant interaction with key clients.  This role will manage complex projects to plan, schedule and execute projects for various-sized enterprise clients (infrastructure, storage, network, server and IT appliances, etc.). Most current projects are in the DFW area, but some travel may occasionally be required. 

• This role is based out of our Dallas, Texas office.  Some travel may be required, which we estimate could be up to 25%.
• This is a full-time position offering full benefits, a competitive salary, paid training and performance-based bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project teams including; Align, the client and the vendors throughout the  data center relocation  or physical server migration project
• Be a hands-on owner of a project that is willing to be hands on to ensure moves go smoothly
• Assist with troubleshooting as needed and be willing to "roll up your sleeves"
• Manage all migration plans and wave event planning (i.e., run books, execution plans)
• Oversee and participate in data center inventory
• Gather documentation, review dependencies, and build and develop a delivery plan for all the work streams
• Advise clients on potential risk, and manage client expectations
• Manage multiple Wave Leads on larger migrations or act as a Wave Lead on  smaller migrations
• Manage the process with an deep understanding of risk mitigation and chain of custody for physical servers
• Execute change controls, quality, risk management and communications throughout the project
• Overall project monitoring, budget and corrective action management 
• Author all project status reports and dashboards, meeting agendas and minutes, and executive reports and presentations as needed
• Learn about and help participate in technology infrastructure transformation projects , "current state to future state”, with a focus on  data center infrastructure transformation
• Assist with creation of Statements of Work and support the sales process as needed
• Continually improve the process and framework and update our migration solution

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience with a focus on Physical Data Center Migration  / Data Center Lift and Shift Project Management
• Must be a hands on leader that is willing to "roll up their sleeves" to ensure server moves go smoothly
• Must have prior experience managing one or more complex, enterprise-level physical data center migration or consolidation projects (Server Lift and Shift Move)
• Solid project management skills with the ability to create  and manage budgets, project schedules and dependencies (Microsoft Project)
• Able to apply an understanding of data center functions, technologies and interdependencies to create effective migrations plans, move schedules and minimize risks 
• A holistic understanding of IT infrastructure inclusive of server, storage, network, database, systems, DR/business recovery and continuity practices, etc.
• Understanding of Asset Management, Data Center Inventory, Application Discovery and/or Dependency Mapping (experience with tools/process)
• Understand application and workload move dispositions (P2V, V2V, P2P, Lift and Shift) and the methodologies around each
• Familiar with application and workload dependencies, architecture and service level requirements
• Excellent communication, organization and writing skills are required
• MS Project, PowerPoint, Visio and Office tools to manage plans, charts, reports and documentation, etc.
• Any IT transformation project experience (assessments, migrations, consolidations, virtualization projects, etc.) would be a plus
• A foundational understanding of public cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and providers (AWS, Azure, Google) is a plus
• PMP certification is a plus
• Must be able to travel as needed
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

In summary, we seek a smart, energetic professional who is a self-starter and has a proven track record of finding and delivering IT programs of work, while managing teams in a fast-paced, challenging environment!

Tier 2

PM20

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.

Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the desktop to the data center as well as providing managed IT services for clients.

Our professional services team, which includes Workplace Technology, Data Center Solutions and Migrations & Cloud provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.

Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs.

Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.

For more information, visit: www.align.com