Technical Project Manager at Softworld, a Kelly Company

Job Title 80964 - Technical Project Manager

Job Location Huntington Beach CA 92647

Onsite Requirements:

• Data Center Migration
• VMWare
• Virtualization and Network Engineering

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead a high-stakes data center migration project and oversee IT integration.
• This role is ideal for a highly organized professional with expertise in data center relocation, VMware environments, and application migration, combined with hands-on experience.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and completing the relocation of critical infrastructure to a new data center while ensuring data integrity, business continuity, and minimal disruption to operations.

Summary of Duties

• Lead and manage a comprehensive data center migration project, including physical and virtualized infrastructure, network, storage, power, and cooling.
• Oversee IT integration for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, technical assessments, and seamless system migration and integration.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure proper configuration and migration of VMware environments, SAN/NAS storage, and network infrastructure.
• Develop detailed project plans, set timelines, allocate resources, and manage project budgets.
• Ensure all physical and virtual environments adhere to compliance standards and best practices.
• Implement a robust disaster recovery and business continuity plan to minimize downtime and ensure data integrity.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in technical project management within IT infrastructure, data centers, and application migration.
• Proven track record in handling large-scale data center migration projects, with experience specifically in relocating and consolidating infrastructure across sites.
• Experience with due diligence assessments, IT infrastructure evaluation, and transition planning
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment of technical systems
• Hands-on experience with end-to-end data center relocations, including server, storage, networking, cooling, power, and safety systems.
• Strong VMware experience, including vSphere, vMotion, and vCenter management, with a deep understanding of virtual environments and live migrations.
• Familiarity with storage (SAN, NAS), network (routers, switches, firewalls), and physical asset migration, along with application migration methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of data center infrastructure components, including UPS, CRAC units, fire suppression, and structured cabling.
• Knowledge of Network configuration (VLAN, IP schema, VPN setup) and ability to handle both physical and virtual network changes.
• Space Cleanup and Closeout: Power down and dismantle unused servers, storage, and network equipment. Return or dispose of obsolete equipment.

Other Skills:

• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills, experience managing complex technical projects in high-pressure environments.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• 3-5 years working knowledge of Windows 10, 2016, 2020, Active Directory, Group Policy, etc.
• 3-5+ years working knowledge of Virtualization and Network engineering.

** This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role. **