Project Manager Office 365 Implementation- Contract

Overview

Are you an experience Project Manager with a track record in Office 365 Implementations (1000+ users)?
We have a 9 months contract position with immediate start in Potters Bar, UK. 
You will be working on a large transformation project within the IT department.

The PM will have experience in both traditional and agile methods.

More specifically, you will:

• Be the single accountable party for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering a given project

• Directly manage all aspects of the project life-cycle and works with matrix IT partners to oversee all SDLC phases of a project

• Ensure end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit

• Direct projects of varying complexity

• Be accountable for one or more initiatives including business, operational, and IT deliverable

• Rigorously manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed time, cost and quality parameters

• Validate financial forecasts and provides ongoing reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures

• Develop communication plans and interfaces to execute on responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in routinely briefing key stakeholders on different aspects of assigned initiatives

• Represent the project in various project governance and inter-department forums

• Define and track project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan

• Develop the project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related project management artefacts

What you will bring to the table?

• Industry recognized Project management certification (PMI, PRINCE2).

• Proven experience of managing Microsoft O365 implementation at scale (>1000 users)

• Experience of implementing Microsoft collaboration tools e.g. Yammer, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online (including e-Discovery), Exchange Hybrid, Intranet, OneDrive, Skype/Teams and associated tools such as Azure Information Protection, MDM & AAD Connect.

• Knowledge of managing in Microsoft environments including Active Directory & Windows 10

• 10+years' experience in coordinating and managing technology projects in large corporate organisations

• Interpersonal skills to maintain and develop relationships at all levels within the firm and with the outsourcing providers.

• Enthusiastic and detail oriented with focus on producing high quality work.

• Experience taking the initiative and working proactively to complete tasks and solve problems.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize.

• Experience of working in an IT environment.

• An understanding of the ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) process / disciplines.

• Office skills for creating charts, graphs etc. for reporting

• Ability to work in a structured manner

• Ability to priorities effectively Key accountabilities

• Lead the project overall on a day to day basis

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and other core project documentation

• Monitor, track and drive actions

• Monitor and track milestones striving to achieve committed targets

• Manage team members, coordinate activity with other PMs and team members across geographies

Get in touch today for an immediate start!
*Candidates must hold a valid working visa for UK