Data Migration Analyst

Program Manager Data Center Migration to Cloud 6 Months contract+ Role Summary The Program Manager will lead large-scale Data Center migration initiatives to Cloud (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform), driving strategy, execution, risk governance, stakeholder alignment, and business continuity. This role ensures seamless transition of infrastructure, applications, and data from on-premises environments to secure, scalable, cloud-native architectures. Key Responsibilities Program Strategy & Governance Define cloud migration roadmap and phased transition plan Establish governance framework, milestones, and KPIs Align migration strategy with business, security, and compliance objectives Manage program budget, forecasting, and financial tracking Migration Planning & Execution Lead assessment of current data center landscape (applications, servers, storage, network) Define migration approach (Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, Retire, Retain) Coordinate infrastructure, security, DevOps, and application teams Ensure minimal downtime and business continuity during cutover Stakeholder & Vendor Management Engage executive stakeholders and provide regular status reporting Manage third-party vendors and cloud service providers Drive cross-functional collaboration across IT, Security, Compliance, and Business units Risk & Compliance Management Identify migration risks and mitigation strategies Ensure regulatory compliance (SOC2, ISO, HIPAA, etc. if applicable) Oversee disaster recovery and backup strategy in cloud environment Cloud & Infrastructure Oversight Oversee cloud infrastructure design (Networking, IAM, Security Groups) Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption Ensure observability, monitoring, and performance optimization Optimize cost through FinOps best practices Change Management & Communication Drive organizational readiness and adoption Conduct executive steering meetings Provide migration playbooks and transition documentation Required Skills & Experience Functional 12+ years in IT, with 5+ years in Program Management Experience leading enterprise-scale cloud migrations Strong knowledge of SDLC and infrastructure lifecycle Technical Experience with AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform cloud platforms Understanding of virtualization, networking, storage, and security Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) Familiarity with cloud cost management tools Leadership Executive stakeholder management Budget & financial oversight Risk & dependency management Strong communication and negotiation skills For applications and inquiries, contact: hirings@openkyber.com