Data Center Project Manager

Our government technology client is seeking an experienced Data Center Project Manager to lead a large-scale infrastructure resiliency initiative focused on modernizing and securing critical technology operations. This multi-year effort centers on relocating essential compute, storage, and network infrastructure from aging facilities to a modern, resilient hosting environment designed to improve long-term reliability, security, and disaster recovery capabilities.

About the role

This role will oversee a major infrastructure modernization project involving the relocation of mission-critical technology systems to a new hosting facility. The Project Manager will serve as the central point of coordination across infrastructure, networking, security, application support, and vendor teams to ensure successful planning, testing, migration, and operational readiness. The project requires strong governance, risk management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills to support a seamless transition while minimizing operational disruption.

In this role, you will directly contribute to:

• Modernizing and strengthening critical technology infrastructure
• Reducing operational and environmental risks associated with legacy facilities
• Improving business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities
• Enhancing reliability and resiliency of services supporting government agencies
• Establishing a secure, scalable hosting environment for future technology growth
• Coordinating enterprise-wide migration activities with minimal disruption to operations
• Supporting long-term infrastructure strategy and technology transformation efforts

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of a large-scale data center migration initiative
• Develop and maintain the master project schedule, work breakdown structure (WBS), project roadmap, and governance processes
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, issues, dependencies, and budget considerations
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including infrastructure, networking, security, application support, and executive stakeholders
• Oversee facility readiness efforts including power, cooling, fire suppression, physical security, and operational requirements
• Coordinate network connectivity, telecommunications carrier integrations, and infrastructure cutover activities
• Manage structured infrastructure and application testing to ensure successful migration and operational stability
• Facilitate communication between leadership teams, technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders
• Oversee vendor performance, deliverables, and compliance with project and security requirements
• Maintain project documentation and ensure knowledge transfer to internal teams following project completion
• Apply formal risk, issue, change management, and project governance methodologies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of IT project management experience
• Direct experience leading enterprise-scale data center migration projects from planning through implementation
• Experience managing complex infrastructure projects involving multiple stakeholders and vendors
• Strong communication and executive stakeholder management skills
• Experience facilitating collaboration across technical and business teams
• Strong organizational, documentation, and leadership capabilities
• Experience with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and project reporting tools
• Ability to manage risks, dependencies, and competing priorities within large-scale initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Experience working within government or public-sector technology environments
• Familiarity with data center operations including power, cooling, facilities management, and physical security
• Experience coordinating network carrier integrations and infrastructure cutovers
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and governance requirements within enterprise environments
• Experience managing structured testing, migration validation, and operational readiness activities

Work Environment

12-month contract opportunity. Primarily remote work environment with standard business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. Preference for candidates located in South Dakota with the ability to visit project locations as needed. Opportunity for occasional onsite engagement with infrastructure teams and data center facilities. Two-step interview process consisting of leadership and team interviews.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully remote, contract position based out of Pierre, SD with standard business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.