IT Project Manager

Initial freelance contract until end of 2024 + extensions

100% remote possible

Our client:
Provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 45 countries, over 45.000 employees and a revenue of over $10 billion.

Department:
The department Generic IT Solutions is providing IT infrastructure Services and develops new advanced infrastructure services for our client. Services include IAAS, Connectivity & Telecom, Workplace and support, IAM, and collaboration. The operational services are provided by global external partners. On behalf of our client, the IT Infrastructure Solutions team develops solutions which include architecture, design, roadmap and infrastructure standards. The team is responsible for running IT improvement and innovation projects (eg SDDC,..), as well as globally service delivery management.

Project/Job Summary:
You will work on the Modern Workplace (Intune) and Linux projects and will be responsible for deploying the product into Production (enrolling new users, migrating existing ones, etc.). The definition of a Modern Workplace is an operational setup which has been professionally designed to meet both the physical and technological needs of both your business and its employees.
A Modern Workplace drives company-wide business transformation by utilizing the latest Microsoft technology to power and streamline business operations and empower employees to do their best work around the clock.

You will be part of a team managing the project through all phases of the product life cycle from definition to launch and as previously stated your responsibility will be for the deploy/launch phase.. You will work closely with a worldwide diverse group of engineers, vendors, and subcontractors. You will assist business managers and technical teams in overseeing adherence to established processes, scheduling, risk management, agendas, minutes, action item tracking and project reporting.

Responsibilities:
. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their MDM/Linux needs and objectives.
. Prepare weekly reports tracking project progress/stakeholder management.
. Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets.
. Conduct risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies.
. Serve as the primary point of contact, maintaining communication to provide project updates and concerns.
. Manage expectations and ensure alignment between project stakeholders, including internal teams, external vendors and users.
. Monitor project progress against established timelines and budgets.
. Identify and address issues and risks proactively, implement corrective actions.
. Work on the Adoption and Change area in order to prepare and facilitate the rollout.
. Rollout/Deploy mobile device management and Linux throughout the estate (7k+ devices)
. Ability to work in an agile environment and leading an agile team
. Proficient in activity and resource planning
- Excellent time management skills
- Effective organization and team motivation skills
- Experience with Organizational Change mgmt. and Stakeholder mgmt. practices

Preferred Skills:
. SAFe PO/PM certified
. Experience with device management tools is a plus
. Experience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project
. MBA or business acumen
. Experience in ServiceNow ticket platforms
. Experience with O365/ProPlus

Soft skills:
. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
. Excellent leadership skills
. Detailed oriented self-motivated individual who adapts well to change
. Candidate must be able to adjust work schedule when required to support morning or evening calls