Job Reference: SC/HQ050790
Job Duration: Until 30th June
Start date: ASAP
Description:
* Junior Project Manager - Data Centre Optimisation
* Up to £230 per day PAYE - Inside IR35* Initial contract until 30th June 2023 but could extend to a full 12 months
* Hybrid working - 2 days a week based in Reading and the rest working remotely
Working for one of the biggest brands in technology we are recruiting for a brand newand exciting role that sits within their Global Partner Solutions Team. We are looking for a Junior Project Manager to orchestrate their Data Centre Optimisation efforts through their Partner ecosystem in the UK.
As Project Manager you will be responsible for coordinating the contracting, execution, and monitoring of a complex program of transformation with their specialistpartners. The Project Manager will be responsible for liaising with partner teams in the UK and at the corporate HQ, and theirpartners, ensuring excellence in execution of the DCO program objectives such as to achieve and exceed contract targets. The Project Manager will be accountable for providing regular, accurate tracking of project progress across on-boarded partners, risk mitigation, and holding stakeholders account for delivering results in a timely manner to meet milestone deadlines.
Manycustomers and partners deliver services and solutions via technology that is hosted on-premises or through a third-party hostingcompany. There has never been a greater opportunity to digitally transform those services and solutions by moving to a hybrid or entirely public-cloud strategy. The DCO program is aimed at accelerating that transformation, incentivising partners to make the move to an Azure cloud platform.
Typical tasks will include;
* Schedule and lead a consistent "rhythm of connection" with stakeholders from project initiation through to conclusion of the contract(s).
* Develop relevant documentation and materials to support the execution of the contract(s) in a controlled, professional manner.
* Act as a knowledge coordinator and point of contact for partners, connecting them to the right subject matter experts or other team members as required.
* Ownthe task of reporting accurately the progress of partners, and the capture and sharing of best practices to increase likelihoodof success in subsequent engagements.
* Work closely on key contracts directly from key partners with multi-year contracts.Ideal background for the Project Manager;
* Previous experience in managing end to end Project lifecycle - ideally asa Project Manager but will consider someone who is looking to make the move into a PM role after being in a support capacity for some years
* Ideally experience within the technology sector required
* Knowledge of Cloud technology
Previous roles should have included experiences such as;
* Understanding and driving change and adoption in partner organisations;
* Engaging directly with customers / suppliers;.
* Managing projects;.
* Worked with colleagues effectively to achieve a commongoal;.
* Worked with customer relationship systems, updating records, and keeping track of customer progression, revenue closure etc;.
* Reporting back to teams, giving insights / ideas, process improvement;.
* Influencing without authority;.
* Dealing with conflict.
A degree is not required, but a relevant (i.e., PRINCE2) project management certification is required.
Microsoft tools used: training will be provided on bespoke toolsets such as CRM - candidate ideally has good familiaritywith the following standard tools - Project, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Dynamics CRM. Further standard training on those tools is also available.
Industry: IT
Salary: £55000 - £60000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Contract
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Contact Name: Samantha Cole
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