PenFed Credit Union · 2 days ago
Program Manager, Data Center Migration
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expPenFed Credit Union is hiring a Program Manager, Data Center Migration to lead complex data center migration projects. This role involves overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale data center migration initiatives while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans for datacenter migration, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies
Coordinate cross-functional teams comprising IT Infrastructure, Security, Application, and business stakeholders
Oversee vendor management and third-party service providers to ensure alignment with migration objectives and contractual commitments
Lead project status meetings, provide clear communication and regular updates to executive leadership and stakeholders
Identify potential risks and develop proactive solutions to address technical, operational, and business continuity challenges
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, security, and data privacy requirements throughout the migration process
Document lessons learned and contributed to continuous improvement in project management methodologies
Provide program leadership and drive all aspects of the datacenter migration
Monitor component project schedules, performance, quality, and budget using appropriate tools and techniques, then define and monitor corrective actions as needed
Lead project estimation activities and provide input into budget discussions
Collaborate with executives and senior management to create, prioritize, and define key strategic and tactical initiatives
Possess and convey high level of knowledge of project management professional practice codes, methodologies, and knowledge sources to help grow PM capabilities in the organization
Monitor and enforce process and methodology standards
Mentor team members and other stakeholders as needed
Other necessary duties as assigned to deliver project scope and improve the overall success of delivery across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree is required
10+ years of program or project management experience in an IT environment, with at least 3 years focused on datacenter migration or similar large-scale IT infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of cloud and on-premises datacenter architectures, networking, and application dependencies
Excellent understanding of project management, including methodologies and best practices in agile and waterfall methodologies
Experience leading agile teams and agile transformation initiatives
Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence
Expertise in project and program financials
Demonstrated experience successfully delivering large projects, leading teams, and interacting with the highest levels of executive leadership
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure
Prior experience in influencing, motivating, and mobilizing mid to large teams and business partners
Passion for leading teams and implementing change
PMP
Scrum Master Certification
Other Agile Certifications
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Care support
Fitness center access
401(k) match
Employee loan discounts
Fully paid life and disability coverage
Education assistance
Community involvement
Volunteer opportunities
Company
PenFed Credit Union
PenFed Credit Union offers banking services, loans, mortgages, and credit cards to individuals and small businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$845.89M2025-09-22Debt Financing· $398.49M
2024-08-29Debt Financing· $447.4M
Leadership Team
Sarah Heintzman
Executive Vice President, CFO
Andrea McCarren
Senior Vice President & Chief Content Officer
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