Senior IT Project Manager - Infrastructure & Cloud Transition

Senior IT Project Manager - Infrastructure & Cloud Transition
Job Level: W2T Consultant
Job Location: Hybrid, will be required to be onsite in Chicago a few days every month
Travel Expectations: 25%
Job Classification: Temporary (W2T)
Join Centric Consulting - A Culture You'll Love
At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business. Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry - celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships.
In this role, you will:
Infrastructure Readiness & Migration

• Lead infrastructure planning, design, and execution for Day 1 readiness and post-merger integration.
• Oversee migration of network, compute, storage, and end-user environments across legacy and target-state systems.
• Develop and manage detailed cutover plans for physical and cloud-based infrastructure components.
• Ensure business continuity and minimal disruption during transitions.
• Hybrid Cloud & Connectivity Manage provisioning and migration of hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
• Coordinate global network and connectivity alignment across all business regions.
• Work with security and compliance teams to validate architecture and operational readiness.

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to ensure smooth end-to-end system integration.
• Partner with managed service providers and external vendors to deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule.
• Drive effective cross-functional communication and issue resolution across geographically distributed teams.

Program Governance & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, dependency maps, and communication strategies.
• Present infrastructure readiness updates, risks, and mitigation plans to executive sponsors and steering committees.
• Track and report KPIs, program health metrics, and delivery milestones to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of experience leading complex IT infrastructure or M&A integration projects.
• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud technologies (Azure, AWS), networking, and end-user computing.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage global service providers.
• Experience in large-scale IT transformation or M&A environments highly preferred.
• Exceptional communication, risk management, and executive reporting skills. PMP, ITIL, or cloud certification (Azure/AWS) is a strong plus.

Total Rewards:
We proudly offer competitive compensation, and a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being. Benefits offered include health, dental & vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, self-managed PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments. We also offer access to many voluntary benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, as well as discounts on home, auto and pet insurance

• Remote and Hybrid Work
• Time Off When You Need It
• Benefits That Flex
• Professional Development

While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are non full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more. Regardless of your role, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success.
Who We Are:
Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what's best for businesses. Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we're committed to solving clients' toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences.
Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bringunmatched experiencesto clients and employees. These aren't just words we use - it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are.
What Makes Centric a Great Place to Work?
We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part inpromotingdiversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bringour mission and core valuesto life, working together to provide the highestqualityservices to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process.
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