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Data Project Manager

Dublin, CA · On-site

$58.25 - $78.75/hr

EDW Migration Project - lift and shift from Netezza to Snowflake haves) * 3+ years of Project Management experience, creating detailed project plans across workstreams * 3+ years of experience with ...

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SUPPORT PROJECT MANAGER

Thousand Oaks, CA

$103K - $122K/yr

This individual will oversee requirements management, application migration cycles, changes to ... The project manager will have significant day-to-day contact with the customer supporting all ...

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What does a migration project manager do?

A Migration Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the successful transition of data, systems, or applications from one environment to another. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to develop migration strategies, set timelines, mitigate risks, and ensure minimal disruption to business operations. Migration Project Managers also manage stakeholder communication and ensure that all technical and regulatory requirements are met throughout the process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a migration project manager?

To thrive as a Migration Project Manager, you need strong project management skills, experience with migration methodologies, and relevant qualifications such as a bachelor's degree and certifications like PMP or PRINCE2. Familiarity with migration tools, cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and project management software like Jira or MS Project is typically expected. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities help drive success and foster team collaboration. These skills are essential to effectively plan, execute, and oversee complex migration projects while minimizing risks and ensuring seamless transitions.

What are some common challenges faced by migration project managers during large-scale data or system migrations?

Migration Project Managers often encounter challenges such as unexpected data compatibility issues, downtime risks, and aligning diverse stakeholder expectations. Coordinating between IT teams, business units, and external vendors can be complex, especially when managing tight deadlines and legacy system constraints. Effective communication, proactive risk management, and thorough pre-migration testing are crucial for overcoming these hurdles and ensuring a smooth transition.

What is the difference between Migration Project Manager vs Data Migration Specialist?

AspectMigration Project ManagerData Migration Specialist
Required CredentialsProject management certifications (PMP), relevant experienceData management certifications, SQL, ETL tools
Work EnvironmentOversees entire migration projects, coordinates teamsFocuses on technical data transfer tasks
Employer & Industry UsageIT, consulting, enterprise systemsIT, data services, database management

The Migration Project Manager oversees the entire data migration process, coordinating teams and managing timelines, while the Data Migration Specialist handles the technical execution of data transfer tasks. Both roles require related certifications and work within similar industries, but their focus and responsibilities differ significantly.

What cities in California are hiring for Migration Project Manager jobs?

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Infographic showing various Migration Project Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution.

Senior Infrastructure Migration Project Manager (VMware / Nutanix)

Los Angeles, CA • Remote

Noor Staffing Group
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$70 - $85/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Contract • Fully Remote • ASAP Start • US Citizens & GC Holders Only

Pay Rate: $70–85/hr W2 | Weekly Pay | 12+ Month Contract

Overview

We are placing a Senior Infrastructure Migration Project Manager on a long-term contract engagement supporting a Fortune-class financial services organization undergoing one of the largest VMware ESXi to Nutanix AHV migrations in the industry. The program spans approximately 3,000 production virtual machines across 58 migration waves, giving the right PM real runway, real ownership, and real executive visibility.

This is a fully remote, hands-on program leadership role. You will run the wave-based migration factory — driving cadence, tracking risks, managing dependencies, coordinating cutovers, and delivering executive-level reporting to senior stakeholders. Nutanix experience is not required, but heavy enterprise virtualization or datacenter migration PM experience is.

What You Will Do

  • Own the end-to-end project plan, schedule, and delivery execution across 58 migration waves
  • Drive the RAID log — risks, actions, issues, decisions — with rigor and transparency
  • Coordinate directly with Migration Engineers, application owners, Nutanix Professional Services, and the client PMO
  • Manage scope, change control, and dependencies across engineering, security, network, and application teams
  • Run pre-cutover readiness reviews, wave kickoffs, and post-cutover retrospectives
  • Own weekly status reporting, steering committee prep, and executive-level communications
  • Coordinate scheduled off-hours and weekend cutover windows in alignment with client-approved change schedules
  • Contribute to per-wave runbook governance and drive lessons learned into future waves

What You Bring

  • 10+ years of technical project management experience with a focus on enterprise infrastructure or datacenter migrations
  • Proven track record leading large-scale virtualization or datacenter migration programs — 1,000+ endpoints/VMs
  • Deep working understanding of VMware vSphere/ESXi environments — enough to speak the language with engineers and challenge estimates
  • Experience running wave-based migration programs with published cadences, RAID logs, and executive dashboards
  • Strong scope, risk, change control, and dependency management discipline
  • Experience partnering with cutover windows, change advisory boards, and off-hours execution
  • Executive-level reporting and stakeholder communication track record
  • PMP or equivalent project certification strongly preferred
  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident — no sponsorship available

Preferred Qualifications

  • Nutanix, VCP-DCV, or other virtualization platform certification
  • Experience migrating regulated workloads (financial services, insurance, healthcare) under strict change management requirements
  • Experience with HCI platforms — Nutanix, VxRail, Cisco HyperFlex, or equivalent
  • Familiarity with Nutanix Move, VMware HCX, or similar migration tooling
  • Experience contributing to PMO-driven engagements with formal wave management and steering committee reporting
  • Experience with backup platforms commonly used alongside HCI environments (HYCU, Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik)

Compensation & Benefits

  • $70–85/hr W2, paid weekly
  • Medical coverage: PPO and HMO options available
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Long-term engagement — real runway, not a short-term gig

Important Details

  • Fully remote
  • 12+ month contract
  • Off-hours and weekend cutover work required during scheduled change windows
  • Environment is a Fortune-class financial services organization

About Noor Staffing Group

Noor Staffing Group is a $225M multi-vertical direct-hire and contract recruiting firm specializing in Technology, AEC/MEP, Legal, Accounting, and Construction. We represent senior professionals exclusively and move fast — if you are the right fit, you will know within 24 hours.

Noor Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.