IT Project Manager – Data Center and Application Migration

IT Project Manager – Data Center and Application Migration Join to apply for the IT Project Manager – Data Center and Application Migration role at Cognizant . We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Project Manager to lead a strategic Data Center Migration Project. This role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end migration of business‑critical applications from the Client’s current data center to a new co‑location data center, working closely with global teams, Application Managers, and Operational Service Experts. This is a high‑impact opportunity to contribute to the modernization of the Client’s IT landscape, ensuring stability, performance, and compliance throughout the transition. In This Role, You Will Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the data center migration project, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget. Act as the primary interface between global stakeholders, technical teams, and business units across IT Infrastructure, Business Applications, and Manufacturing Systems. Drive detailed migration planning in collaboration with Application Owners, ensuring minimal disruption and adherence to compliance requirements (including GxP). Manage project risks, dependencies, and communications, ensuring clear documentation and proactive resolution of issues. Ensure alignment with internal IT governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory standards. Conduct regular project status updates and steering committee meetings with stakeholders across multiple geographies. Coordinate vendors, partners, and cross‑functional teams to ensure successful execution of the migration plan. Utilize project management tools and best practices to track progress and report KPIs. What You Need To Have To Be Considered Robust experience as an IT Project Manager, leading large‑scale infrastructure or data center projects. Strong background in IT systems, data center technologies, and application lifecycle management. Fluent English, both spoken and written, to effectively communicate with global teams. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and coordination skills across technical and business areas. Experience working in hybrid models, with availability to be on‑site 3x/week in Brooklin, São Paulo. Solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PMI, Prince2, Agile/Waterfall). These Will Help You Stand Out Previous experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry. Knowledge of GxP applications, validated systems, and regulated environments. Familiarity with business and manufacturing applications. Understanding of ITIL practices and service management frameworks. Spanish proficiency. Strong leadership and decision‑making capabilities. High level of organization and autonomy. Problem‑solving mindset with a focus on solutions and continuous improvement. Ability to navigate complexity and work under pressure. Collaborative attitude with excellent interpersonal and cross‑cultural communication. Work Model We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client office in São Paulo. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our wellbeing programs. Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Project Management and Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cognizant by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr