IT Project manager - Data Centre & Isolation

Thrive IT Systems Ltd
Chester, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Remote
Chester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel
Agile Methodologies
Confluence
JIRA
Data Centers
Failover
Knowledge Management
Runbook
SharePoint
Workflow Management Systems

Job description

Project Management (Data Centre Isolation/Migration/Cutover), Service Delivery, Technology Resilience, Business Continuity Planning, Stakeholder Management across global teams. JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Advanced Excel, Cutover Runbook (or similar orchestration tools), Application Validation & Cross-DC Failover Coordination.

The role involves leading Data Centre Isolation activities across a global footprint of 19 data centres, with approximately 6-7 isolations executed annually. Each isolation follows a structured planning cycle of 8-12 weeks.

Key Responsibilities

Independently manage end-to-end data centre isolation projects

Ensure delivery within defined quality, timelines, and governance standards

Coordinate planning, execution, and post-isolation validation activities

Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service continuity

Requirements

Strong project management expertise with the ability to run complex, large-scale initiatives independently

Experience in service delivery, technology resilience, and business continuity

Understanding of distributed application environments and failover strategies

Ability to manage critical events ensuring zero/near-zero business disruption

Technical Skills

SharePoint (documentation & collaboration)

JIRA/Confluence (tracking & knowledge management)

Advanced Excel (tracking, reporting, analysis)

Exposure to orchestration tools such as Cutover Runbook (or equivalent event management tools)

Skills

Mandatory Skills: Agile (Value-Driven Delivery), Jira Service Desk

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