Project Manager

Project Manager – Data Centre Application Migration
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong planning background to lead the end-to-end migration of applications from one data centre to another. The role is responsible for defining the migration strategy, developing detailed transition plans, coordinating multiple technology and business teams, and ensuring migrations are delivered safely, on time, and with minimal business disruption.This is a delivery-focused role requiring structured planning, strong stakeholder management, and rigorous control over dependencies, risks, and cutover activities.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & GovernanceDevelop and maintain detailed migration plans, schedules, and dependency maps for application and infrastructure movesDefine migration waves, cutover strategies, rollback procedures, and go/no-go criteriaEstablish project governance, reporting, RAID logs, and change control processesEnsure alignment to organisational standards, security, and compliance requirementsDelivery & ExecutionLead application migration activities including discovery, readiness assessments, testing, rehearsal, cutover, and post-migration validationCoordinate across infrastructure, application, network, security, vendor, and business teamsManage interdependencies between applications, environments, and shared servicesTrack progress against milestones, proactively manage risks and issues, and implement mitigation plansStakeholder & Vendor ManagementAct as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, business owners, and technical leadsManage 3rd-party vendors and service providers involved in migration activitiesCommunicate clearly on timelines, risks, impacts, and outcomes to both technical and non-technical audiencesFinancial & Commercial ManagementManage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controlsSupport contract management and vendor commercial discussions where required
Required Skills & Experience
EssentialProven experience as a Project Manager delivering data centre migrations or large-scale application migrationsStrong planning capability with hands-on experience creating detailed schedules (MS Project or similar)Solid understanding of application architectures, infrastructure, networks, and hosting environmentsExperience managing complex dependencies and business-critical cutoversStrong risk, issue, and change management skillsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills
DesirableExperience with cloud, hybrid, or co-location migration programsExposure to banking, financial services, or regulated environmentsFamiliarity with ITIL, Prince2, PMP, or Agile delivery frameworks
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Business, or related fieldProject Management certification (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent) preferred
Personal AttributesHighly organised with exceptional attention to detailCalm under pressure, particularly during cutovers and critical migration windowsOutcome-focused with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityAble to bridge technical and business teams effectively