Requirement:
Job Title: Project Manager Cloud & Integration Modernization Company (For a Real Estate Industry Client)
NOTE: Must have integration experience, from Middleware to Microsoft
Location: The Woodlands, Houston, TX
Engagement Tenure: Minimum 12 months (with potential to extent to 24 months)
Position Overview: Lead Clients' strategic cloud modernization and integration transformation initiatives, focusing on migrating from Boomi to Microsoft middleware stack (Logic Apps, Power Automate), consolidating multi-cloud infrastructure to Azure, transitioning from Snowflake to MS Fabric, and implementing comprehensive QA automation frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Integration Platform Modernization:
- Lead end-to-end migration of 150+ integrations from Boomi to Microsoft middleware (Logic Apps, Power Automate, Azure API Management).
- Oversee development of custom web APIs and micro services to replace legacy integration patterns.
- Manage integration portfolio including Sales force, Coupa, Blackline, Workday, Kyriba, JDE, custom home-grown apps, and Tenant Portal connections.
- Coordinate API modernization strategies and RESTful service implementations.
- Ensure zero-downtime cutover strategies during integration platform transitions. Cloud Consolidation & Multi-Cloud Management:
- Drive consolidation of workloads from AWS and existing Azure environments into unified Azure cloud infrastructure.
- Oversee migration planning for applications including Tenant Portal, MUD application, and custom solutions.
- Manage multi-cloud governance, cost optimization, and security standardization across AWS, Azure, and data platforms.
- Coordinate with cloud architects on infrastructure as code, DevOps pipelines, and automated deployment strategies.
- Lead cloud cost optimization initiatives and FinOps implementation. Data Platform Migration:
- Manage project migration from Snowflake to Microsoft Fabric data platform.
- Coordinate data pipeline modernization, ETL/ELT transformations, and data governance initiatives.
- Oversee Power BI integration and analytics platform consolidation.
- Ensure data lineage preservation and performance validation during migration.
- Manage One Lake implementation and unified data governance across the organization. QA Automation Implementation:
- Lead deployment of comprehensive test automation frameworks across web, API, and performance testing.
- Oversee implementation of CI/CD integrated testing pipelines using Azure DevOps.
- Manage regression testing automation for Tenant Portal, MUD applications, and integrated systems.
- Coordinate performance testing strategies to support increased user loads and system scaling.
- Drive shift-left testing practices and quality assurance embedded in development workflows. Cross-Functional Program Coordination:
- Coordinate with ERP migration team to ensure integration dependencies are properly managed.
- Drive requirements gathering for cloud modernization and integration transformation initiatives.
- Provide executive-level reporting on multi-work stream progress and interdependencies.
- Manage vendor relationships with Microsoft, system integrators, and specialty technology partners.
- Facilitate stakeholder alignment across IT, business units, and external partners.
Required Qualifications:
Experience & Background:
- 15+ years in IT project management with focus on cloud modernization and integration platforms.
- 8+ years managing integration platform migrations (Boomi, Mule Soft, or similar to cloud-native solutions).
- 6+ years leading cloud consolidation or multi-cloud management initiatives.
- Proven track record delivering complex technology transformation programs on time and budget. Core Project Management Competencies: Communication Excellence:
- Exceptional executive communication skills with ability to present complex technical roadmaps to C-suite stakeholders.
- Cross-functional facilitation expertise managing technical teams, business stakeholders, and vendor partnerships.
- Technical translation capabilities converting technical concepts into business value propositions. Stakeholder influence and consensus building across diverse organizational levels and external partners.
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills for managing competing priorities during transformation. Project Timeline Management:
- Master-level scheduling expertise for complex, interdependent cloud and integration work streams.
- Critical path optimization across multiple concurrent transformation initiatives.
- Dependency management across programs including coordination with ERP migration timelines.
- Agile and hybrid methodology implementation adapting approaches based on workstream needs.
- Resource capacity planning and timeline risk mitigation strategies. Cost Management & Financial Oversight:
- Cloud cost optimization expertise including FinOps implementation and ongoing cost governance.
- Vendor contract management for Microsoft licensing, professional services, and specialty tools.
- ROI analysis and value tracking for cloud consolidation and integration modernization benefits.
- Budget planning and variance management for multi-million-dollar transformation programs.
- Cost-benefit modeling for technology platform decisions and migration strategies.
Risk Management:
- Multi-cloud risk assessment and mitigation including vendor dependencies and platform risks.
- Integration risk management ensuring business continuity during platform transitions.
- Data migration risk planning with comprehensive backup and rollback strategies.
- Security and compliance risk oversight across cloud platforms and integration touch points.
- Vendor and technology risk management including contingency planning for critical dependencies.
Strategic Analysis & Business Acumen:
- Cloud strategy development aligning technical capabilities with business objectives and growth plans.
- Integration architecture assessment and optimization recommendations for performance and scalability.
- Technology roadmap planning with sequencing recommendations for maximum business value.
- Market trend analysis for cloud technologies, integration platforms, and data analytics capabilities.
- Business case development linking technical investments to operational efficiency and revenue impact. Change Management Leadership:
- Technical change management expertise for complex platform and infrastructure transitions.
- User adoption strategies for new integration platforms, cloud services, and automation tools.
- Training program development for technical teams on new platforms and methodologies.
- Process optimization and standardization driving organizational capability improvement.
- Cultural transformation support fostering DevOps, cloud-first, and automation-first mind sets.
Technical Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of Boomi integration platform and migration strategies to cloud-native solutions.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Logic Apps, Power Automate, Power Apps, API Management).
- Experience with Azure cloud services including App Services, Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid.
- Familiarity with Snowflake and Microsoft Fabric data platform capabilities and migration approaches.
- Knowledge of QA automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, REST Assured, k6/JMeter) and CI/CD integration.
- Understanding of multi-cloud management, FinOps, and cloud governance frameworks.
- Understanding of RESTful API development and management including versioning, security, and performance optimization.
- Understanding of Micro services architecture and event-driven integration patterns.
- Understanding of Azure API Management implementation and governance.
- Understanding of Custom web API development using .NET, Node.js, and cloud native technologies.
- Understanding of Enterprise integration patterns and modern middleware architectures.
- Basic familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates) and GitOps practices.
- Basics of Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS) and cloud-native development.
- Data engineering and analytics platforms including Power BI, data warehousing, ETL/ELT tools, DevSecOps practices and security integration in CI/CD pipelines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic Microsoft Azure certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Integration Specialist).
- Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, or equivalent).
- ITIL or cloud operations framework knowledge for service management.
Industry Experience:
- Real estate or property management domain knowledge with understanding of landlord-tenant portals and MUD applications.
- Financial systems integration experience with Coupa, Kyriba, Blackline, and enterprise financial platforms.
- Regulated industry experiences understanding compliance, audit, and governance requirements.
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