Data Center Migration Project Manager – Contractor

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Data Center Migration Project Manager leading a multi-year effort to relocate technology systems for South Dakota public agencies. Overseeing migration lifecycle and ensuring operational readiness.

Posted 7/22/2026contractRemote • Pierre • South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT Project Management with a focus on Data Center Migration, ensuring Infrastructure and Facility Readiness while adhering to compliance standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and maintain effective communication with technical stakeholders and executive leadership.

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IT Project ManagementData Center Migration LeadershipInfrastructure ReadinessVendor ManagementCompliance Standards

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Hard Skills

Project Schedule DevelopmentWork Breakdown StructureRisk ManagementChange ManagementInfrastructure Testing

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Data Center RelocationNetwork ConnectivityTelecommunications IntegrationOperational ReadinessState Security Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the physical migration of compute, storage, and network infrastructure as part of a multi-year data center relocation initiative.
Develop and maintain the overall project schedule, work breakdown structure, and controls for scope, budget, timelines, risks, issues, dependencies, and change management.
Partner closely with BIT leadership, project managers, application support teams, infrastructure teams, and vendors to coordinate migration activities and resolve competing requirements.
Ensure the new facility is operationally ready, including power, cooling, fire suppression, and physical access controls.
Coordinate resilient network connectivity and telecommunications carrier integration at the new hosting location.
Govern structured infrastructure and application testing to support a seamless transition.
Manage vendor deliverables and performance while ensuring alignment with State security policies and compliance standards.
Maintain clear, consistent communications for technical stakeholders and executive leadership.
Lead project management best practices, maintain complete project documentation, and support knowledge transfer and transition activities for State staff at project completion.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7 years of IT Project Management experience
Data Center Migration Leadership experience
Infrastructure and Facility Readiness experience
Testing, Vendor, and Compliance experience
Tools and Communication skills
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements