Project Manager - Hitachi Data Storage Migration & Transformation

Description : Project Manager - IT Infrastructure (Data Storage)

Location : Mumbai

Experience : Minimum 8 yrs relevant as a PM in Data Storage / Transformation

Employment Type : Full-time

Department : Storage & Transformation COE

Role Overview :

The ideal candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure technical alignment, and deliver projects within scope, timeline, and budget.

Key Responsibilities :

- Plan, coordinate, and execute storage migration projects (block, file, object) ensuring minimal downtime and business continuity.

- Oversee implementation of storage replication solutions, including synchronous/asynchronous, SRDF, TrueCopy, GAD,

MetroCluster, etc.

- Manage setup and configuration of two-datacenter (2DC) and three-datacenter (3DC) DR architectures, ensuring resilience and RPO/RTO compliance.

- Collaborate with storage architects and engineers to design scalable storage infrastructures aligned with business requirements.

- Track project progress using standard PM methodologies (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid) and maintain high-quality documentation.

- Coordinate testing, validation, cutover planning, and post-implementation support activities.

- Identify project risks and dependencies; drive mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

- Work closely with vendors (Hitachi, Dell EMC, HPE, etc.) for hardware/software delivery, support coordination, and escalation management.

- Communicate project status to stakeholders through structured reporting, dashboards, and governance reviews.

Required Skills & Experience :

- Strong domain expertise with storage platforms such as Hitachi VSP, Dell EMC PowerMax/Unity, HPE 3PAR/Primera, NetApp ONTAP, etc.

- Hands-on understanding of storage migration methodologies, replication technologies, and DR architectures (2DC/3DC).

- Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and coordinating with global stakeholders.

- Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, MS Project, ServiceNow, etc.)

- PMP/PRINCE2/Agile certifications preferred.

- Excellent communication, vendor management, and problem-solving skills.