Job Description :
IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a Project Manager to join our customer in Phoenix,AZ. This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up to date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity. Client is considering only LOCAL CANDIDATES for this position.
Role and Responsibilities
- The Cloud Migration Project Manager has the overall responsibility of designing and executing a cloud migration strategy solution with our client, cross-service teams, and third-party partners.
- The Cloud Migration Project Manager works closely with IT modernization consultants, cloud solution architects and cloud engineers in translating client IT strategic goals, roadmaps, and business requirements into future state architectures designed to leverage the cutting-edge functionality delivered through commercial and private cloud service providers. The Cloud Migration Project Manager will understand the adoption challenges in migrating on-prem application portfolios and will be able to bridge the gaps during the migration strategy design process.
- The successful candidate must be able to communicate at a technical level with vendors and internal IT teams, also with the business units to ensure a smooth transition to the new platform.
- Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures and Knowledge Base content
- Produce summary and detailed reporting for key performance indicators
- Act as the primary point of contact for 3rd party vendors and internal business units in relation to the Contact Center upgrade program
- Create and manage a formal project plan, including: Project Timeline; Communication Plan; Work Plan / Task List; Training Plan; Test Plan; Resource Allocation Schedule; Project Change Management Plan and Risk Management Plan
- Manage the execution of all components of approved project plan, including coordination and management of all project deliverables and timeline; regular communication of project progress, including scope, schedule and cost; budget control and project cost reporting; test and training plans; documentation and approval of any changes to scope; timeline or cost via the project change management process; documentation and approval of completion of key project milestones and project acceptance; ongoing risk assessment and vendor coordination
- Ensures that project team members complete tasks and deliverables on time and within budget, and that the project delivers promised business functionality. Work with advisers from key functional areas to understand potential project impact on the organization, align project work, and execute activities accordingly
- Develops and manages all key project documents. Proactively identifies additional cost-savings to reduce overall project expenditures
- Coordinates utilization of subject matter experts throughout the organization to assist in the identification, validation, and resolution of business system needs
- Assist, support, and collaborates with IT Team on Network, Server, Storage, VOIP and overall IT infrastructure
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in IT
- 3+ years of recent experience in Cloud IT transition, transformation, and migration management, preferably with mass migrations technology
- Experience working with CMMI
- Project Management Certification
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Preferred Skills
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Google G-Suite tools, including Gmail, Google Docs and Google Hangouts.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and staff.
- Agile Project Management experience (e.g., Jira/Confluence
- Provide senior management with visibility into project/product progress, while supporting effective decision-making, approvals, and direction.
- Provide value-added mentoring to team members to support successful execution delivery including prioritization and test script development when needed.
Additional Information :
- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines".
- All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates must clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment.
THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES:
Email your candidate/s resume to jb dot resumes at along with the following details: Rate, Current location and Availability
Disclaimer :
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.