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[Remote] Program Manager - Modern Data Center

Remote Full-time Now Hiring

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AHEAD builds platforms for digital business by combining cloud infrastructure, automation, analytics, and software delivery to support enterprise digital transformation. The Program Manager will lead cloud migration, transformation, and data center consolidation projects, managing stakeholders, budgets, timelines, resources, and risks while ensuring successful delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage end-to-end cloud migration projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery
  • Oversee data center consolidation and migration initiatives, coordinating with various stakeholders to minimize downtime and ensure seamless transitions
  • Develop and implement transformation strategies to optimize IT infrastructure and improve operational efficiency
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and business units, to align project goals with organizational objectives
  • Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring projects are delivered within scope and on budget
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with cloud migrations and data center consolidations
  • Provide regular project updates to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting progress, challenges, and solutions

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Proven experience as a Program Manager, with a focus on cloud migrations, transformation, and data center consolidations
  • Strong understanding of cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
  • Experience with data center operations, including infrastructure management, network design, and security
  • Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex IT projects
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
  • PMP or other relevant project management certification is a plus
  • Experience with DevOps practices and tools
  • Knowledge of ITIL and other IT service management frameworks
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements related to data center operations and cloud services

Benefits

  • Cross-department training and development
  • Sponsorship of certifications and credentials for continued learning
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid company holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave

Company Overview

  • AHEAD is a solutions-based company that helps clients move to an optimized IT service delivery model. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.ahead.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • AHEAD has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2026, 24 in 2025, 19 in 2024, 22 in 2023, 20 in 2022, 18 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.