Datacenter Modernization and Cloud Migration Program Manager

Datacenter Modernization and Cloud Migration Program Manager – Enterprise Applications

Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite) – 5 days onsite

Experience : 15+ Years

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.

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.

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 preferred.

• Proficiency with program management tools: MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow, Confluence, etc.

• Exceptional stakeholder management, problem-solving, and program execution skills.