Job Summary:

We are seeking a Mid-Level Project Manager to lead and oversee the migration of on-premises virtual machines (VMs) to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have experience in managing VM migration projects, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption, and collaborating closely with stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party vendors. This role demands a good understanding of cloud technologies, preferably GCP, VM management, and best practices in cloud migration.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Management

• Develop, manage, and execute detailed project plans for the migration of VMs from on-premises to GCP.

• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, and timelines.

• Monitor project progress and adjust as necessary to ensure successful and timely completion.

• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring that mitigation strategies are in place.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including business units, IT teams, and third-party vendors.

• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

• Facilitate meetings and discussions to gather requirements, provide updates, and resolve issues promptly.

• Manage thorough documentation, build MOPs, RASCI, Gantt, build and retain wiki.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including VM administrators, cloud engineers, network/security specialists, and business analysts.

• Foster a collaborative work environment, ensuring that team members are aligned and working towards common goals.

• Coordinate with external vendors and consultants to ensure adherence to project timelines and deliverables.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, risk logs, and change requests.

• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements during and after the migration process.

• Prepare and present post-migration reports and analysis, highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• A PMP or similar project management certification is a mandate.

• 3+ years of experience in IT Project Management, with at least 1 year of experience managing VM migrations, preferably from on-premises to cloud environments like GCP.

• Proven experience with cloud technologies, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services like Compute Engine.

• Fair understanding of VM management systems and migration tools such as Google Migrate for Compute Engine or other third-party solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, align business and technical requirements, and drive teams to deliver on time.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in risk management and change management.

• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies is preferred.

• Knowledge of IT compliance and security best practices related to VM management and cloud solutions.

Preferred Skills

• Cloud certifications such as Associate Cloud Engineer (any cloud) is a plus