Our client is looking for a IT Infrastructure Change and Implementation Lead to oversee a Dell/EMC VxBlock migration project (moving applications, data and workloads to new system). This is a 6-month contract in the Melbourne western suburbs, where you will be responsible for managing and delivering changes within the client's network.

Please note, to apply applicants must have the following:

• The requisite skills and experience defined below,
• At least Australian Permanent Residence working rights,
• At least 5 year's experience managing complex implementations of critical IT infrastructure/platforms.

Key functions to perform:

• Work with Project Manager and delivery teams to establish the implementation run sheet and implementation plan.
• Coordinating the technical dress rehearsal runs to ensure an issue-free implementation.
• Coordinate and execute the IT change management activities.
• Present and organise the release endorsement forum with stakeholders.
• Assess the dependencies within the platform and across the technical landscape, ensuring that appropriate controls are in place for a successful implementation.
• Coordinate the run sheet implementation on release days, ensuring compliance with IT change management guidelines.
• Build and foster effective relationships with Business and IT teams internally and externally.
• Represent changes in Change Approval Board meetings and get them approved on time.

Key Skills and experience required:

• Extensive experience (at least 5 years) managing complex implementations of critical IT infrastructure/platforms.
• Been responsible for large scale migration and upgrades of networking hardware (Cisco, Palo Alto), virtualised environment (vBlock esxi), operating systems (Windows server), on prem and cloud applications and cyber security related systems.
• Experience in managing release implementations of infrastructure/platforms.
• Excellent communications, verbal, written and presentation.
• Practical experience implementing technology change.
• Strong understanding of the current processes and tools required to support network implementations.
• Excellent communications, verbal, written and presentation.

Notes:

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
2. Job description available upon request.
3. Your daily rate will depend on skills and experience.
4. Start date is ASAP.
5. Full time on-site requirement with the possibility of some flexible working arrangements.

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