TEKsystems · 5 hours ago
Program Manager - Application Modernization
Farmington, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$70/hr - $87/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, helping clients activate ideas and solutions for transformation. They are seeking a Program Manager for Application Modernization to lead initiatives upgrading applications and ensuring compliance with modern infrastructure standards.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Lead the enterprise compliance initiative to upgrade applications from end-of-life (EOL) Windows Server and SQL Server to the latest operating systems, ensuring a seamless transition
Determine the best course of action for each application, choosing between migration to on-premises private cloud or public platforms (Azure or AWS)
Coordinate with infrastructure teams (firewall, DNS, networking, etc.) to ensure dependencies are outlined and processes align with delivery timelines
Collaborate closely with the Application Transformation Engineering (ATE) execution supplier to ensure all program milestones are met and criteria fulfilled prior to migration
Develop and communicate the migration event schedule, considering application dependencies, blackout periods, and other constraints
Manage the change request process for applications within scope, securing necessary sign-offs for any schedule changes
Oversee the entire re-platforming lifecycle, from initial analysis and planning to final testing and post-migration activities
Participate in Scrum ceremonies, promote continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to Agile principles during the re-platforming process. Experience tied to agile delivery, risk mitigation, project timelines, managing velocity of other teams and updating Jira boards timely
Qualification
Required
Technical program/project leader experience in a large enterprise
Strong technical experience in infrastructure and security
Experience leading similar initiatives within a Fortune 500 company
Extensive knowledge of both Azure and AWS
Experience tied to agile delivery
Risk mitigation skills
Project timeline management skills
Managing velocity of other teams
Updating Jira boards timely
Ability to coordinate with infrastructure teams (firewall, DNS, networking, etc.)
Ability to develop and communicate the migration event schedule
Ability to manage the change request process for applications within scope
Ability to oversee the entire re-platforming lifecycle
Participation in Scrum ceremonies
Promote continuous improvement
Ensure adherence to Agile principles during the re-platforming process
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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