Project Manager (Azure Migration) - w2

Position

About the role

Lead end to end infrastructure and cloud migration programs, including DC exit, lift and shift, and phased modernization to Azure. Own program governance covering scope, timelines, cost, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication across multiple workstreams. Coordinate migration of applications, databases, and middleware from Onprem environments to Azure (VMs, Azure SQL, AKS, storage, networking). Drive collaboration across cloud, security, network, application, DB, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless migration and cutover. Oversee Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy, resiliency testing, security controls, and compliance as part of migration programs. Ensure adherence to DevOps CICD practices, automation, and Azure governance standards during execution. Manage vendors and partners, track milestones, and provide executive level reporting and risk mitigation plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end infrastructure and cloud migration programs, including DC exit, lift and shift, and phased modernization to Azure.
• Own program governance covering scope, timelines, cost, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate migration of applications, databases, and middleware from Onprem environments to Azure (VMs, Azure SQL, AKS, storage, networking).
• Drive collaboration across cloud, security, network, application, DB, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless migration and cutover.
• Oversee Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy, resiliency testing, security controls, and compliance as part of migration programs.
• Ensure adherence to DevOps CICD practices, automation, and Azure governance standards during execution.
• Manage vendors and partners, track milestones, and provide executive level reporting and risk mitigation plans.

Requirements

• Experience: 10 years of IT experience with 5 years in Program Large Scale Project Management.
• Proven experience leading Data Center Exit and Lift and Shift migrations from Onprem to Azure.
• Strong hands-on understanding of Azure infrastructure (VMs, Networking, Storage, Identity, Security, AKS).
• Experience with application migration patterns, replatforming, and cloud readiness assessments.
• Familiarity with DevOps tooling, automation, and Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform ARM preferred).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior business and technology leaders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Professional Certifications: PMP, CISSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator.

Skills

• Program Management
• Data Center Exit and Lift and Shift Migrations
• Azure Infrastructure (VMs, Networking, Storage, Identity, Security, AKS)
• Application Migration Patterns
• Cloud Readiness Assessments
• DevOps Tooling
• Automation
• Infrastructure as Code Concepts (Terraform ARM preferred)
• Stakeholder Management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities
• Health insurance benefits

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Contract only, W2

Contact

Rachael IT Services | Development | Staffing
URL: http://www.sidramtech.com
Email: rachael@sidramtech.com
Direct: 470-523-9688