Project Manager - Digital Workplace Projects

John Cockerill, enablers of opportunities

Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to low carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing essential infrastructures. 

Its offer to businesses, governments and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures. With over 6,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of € 1,046 billion in 2023 in 29 countries, on 5 continents.

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Job Title: Project Manager – Digital Workplace Projects

Location: Mumbai, India

Total Experience: 5+ years

Experience in the role: 3-5 years

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead and deliver projects encompassing the entire Digital Workplace landscape, with a strong focus on Microsoft 365 (M365) solutions such as Teams, SharePoint Online, and associated tools. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing enterprise-level implementations, migrations, and optimizations within the broader scope of digital transformation. Excellent communication and coordination skills are critical for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Management:
   • Lead end-to-end project management for Digital Workplace initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and budgets.
   • Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
   • Manage stakeholders across various departments to ensure seamless project execution.

2. Digital Workplace Expertise:
   • Oversee the implementation, migration, and customization of Digital Workplace solutions, including but not limited to Microsoft 365, to enhance collaboration and productivity.
   • Collaborate with technical teams to design and deploy secure, scalable, and efficient digital environments.
   • Drive adoption and training programs to ensure effective use of digital tools across the organization.

3. Integration and M&A Operations:
   • Manage the integration of business units in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) using Digital Workplace tools.
   • Ensure seamless consolidation of IT systems, data, and collaboration platforms across acquired entities.
   • Align M&A activities with overall organizational goals to achieve successful integrations.

4. Third-party apps & services integration:
   • Support projects involving DocuSign and other common third-party enterprise SaaS applications and services to ensure smooth integration with broader Digital Workplace solutions.
   • Take part in third-party applications and services integrations in the existing Digital Workplace landscape.
   • Leverage knowledge of Sharegate, and familiarity with Project Online, Bit Titan, and AvePoint (all considered assets), for migrations and integrations.

5. Communication and Coordination:
   • Serve as the primary point of contact between stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
   • Conduct regular project meetings and provide clear updates on progress, challenges, and resolutions.
   • Prepare detailed project documentation, reports, and presentations for executive stakeholders.
   • Facilitate collaboration across teams to ensure smooth and effective project delivery.

6. Risk and Quality Management:
   • Identify potential risks and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
   • Monitor and enforce adherence to quality standards and compliance requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of project management experience, specifically in Digital Workplace and Microsoft 365 projects.
• Strong expertise in Teams and SharePoint Online implementations as well as Microsoft Entra and Azure.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in English.

Qualifications Considered Assets:

• Experience with DocuSign and SharePoint On-Premises (SharePoint SE Edition).
• Expertise on Microsoft Teams Voice & Telephony capabilities.
• Knowledge of Sharegate, with familiarity in Project Online, Bit Titan, and AvePoint.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) for IT Service Management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or Agile certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of French language is considered a strong asset

John Cockerill offers you career and development opportunities within its various sectors in a friendly working environment. 
Do you want to work for an innovative company that will allow you to take up technical challenges on a daily basis?
We look forward to receiving your application and to meeting you!
 

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