Job Description
We are looking for a Senior IT Project/Program Manager (7+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 projects )
Role:
- Define and articulate the internal project vision, scope, and objectives, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
- The project is about the integration of Microsoft 365 services (Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint), Azure data platform components, and the Copilot enablement strategy.
Program Leadership & Strategy
- Define and articulate the internal project vision, scope, and objectives, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
- Act as the primary internal stakeholder for the program, representing the organization’s interests with the implementation supplier.
Project Governance & Reporting
- Establish and maintain a clear project governance framework, including roles, responsibilities, decision-making processes, and escalation paths.
- Organize and facilitate regular Project Steering Committee (SteerCo) meetings — preparing agendas, producing minutes, and ensuring follow-up on decisions and actions.
- Define and implement escalation procedures for critical issues, risks, and scope changes, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder communication.
- Maintain clear communication channels and reporting mechanisms to keep all stakeholders informed of project status, risks, and issues.
- Prepare and present executive-level progress reports to the Steering Committee and senior leadership.
Supplier Management
- Oversee and manage the relationship with the implementation supplier, ensuring adherence to contracts, scope, and deliverables.
- Monitor progress against the agreed project plan and milestones.
- Facilitate communication and issue resolution between internal teams and the supplier.
Project Planning & Execution
- Develop and manage detailed work plans including task assignments, deadlines, and dependencies for internal activities.
- Track project progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
- Manage risks and issues, including mitigation strategies and escalation paths.
- Oversee integration of Microsoft 365 services (Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint), Azure data platform components, and the Copilot enablement strategy.
Change Management & Adoption (with a Copilot Focus) - Collaborate with internal communications and training teams to build and execute a strong change management strategy.
- Drive user understanding and adoption of new capabilities across business functions.
- Monitor feedback and adoption rates, adjusting the change strategy as needed.
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