Technical Project Manager - Migration from Virtual Machines to Cloud
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Technical Project Manager - Migration from Virtual Machines to Cloud
Location Remote
A LinkedIn profile is a must
Experience level 10-15 Years
Job Description
We seek an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and oversee migrating on-premises virtual machines (VMs) to a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex VM migration projects, ensuring seamless transition with minimal disruption, and collaborating closely with stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party vendors. This role demands a strong understanding of cloud technologies, VM management systems, and best practices in cloud migration.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in IT Project Management, with at least 2 years of experience managing VM migrations, preferably from on-premises to cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Proven experience with cloud technologies, particularly AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform services.
- Strong understanding of VM management systems (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, KVM) and migration tools such as AWS VM Import/Export, Azure Migrate, and Google Cloud Migrate for Compute Engine.
- 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
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified - Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
- Experience with automation tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure as code (IaC) in cloud environments.
- Understanding of VM performance tuning techniques and best practices for cloud cost optimization.
"Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.