Project Manager – Microsoft 365 Backup & Restore

Keoni; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Keoni seeks an experienced Project Manager to support a Project Director in evaluating Microsoft 365 backup and recovery solutions. The role involves running proofs of concept, drafting an RFP, and leading deployment with governance reporting for sponsors and the Executive Committee.

The ideal candidate combines project management with deep technical analysis of backup/restore challenges in Microsoft 365 environments.

Qualifications

• Strong project management discipline and proven delivery of IT projects.
• Experience evaluating backup/restore solutions in Microsoft 365.
• Ability to define evaluation criteria for POCs and RFPs.
• Fluent French required and strong analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage the execution of multiple POCs.
• Define evaluation criteria and challenge proposed backup/restore solutions.
• Analyze POC results and produce actionable reports.
• Contribute to governance decisions and sponsor objectives.
• Prepare and coordinate tender launches with Project Director.
• Coordinate teams and stakeholders during deployment and monitor progress.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Backup & Restore

French (fluently)

Tools

Microsoft 365 Backup/Restore

Job description

Mission Context and Objective: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for our client to support a Project Director in evaluating Microsoft 365 data backup and recovery solutions. Several solutions have been shortlisted following a technology watch. The mission will involve evaluating these solutions through Proof of Concepts (POCs), preparing the selection process via a request for proposals (RFP), and then managing its development and deployment. The project also includes setting up a management dashboard for the Executive Committee and sponsors.MISSIONS: Managing POCs and Evaluating Solutions • Organize and manage the execution of the various POCs. • Actively participate in defining evaluation criteria. • Challenge the proposed backup/restore solutions. • Analyze the POC results. • Produce detailed, structured, and actionable reports. • Formulate analyses to inform governance decisions. • Promote the sponsors' objectives throughout the process.Managing the tender process • Prepare and coordinate the launch of the tender with the Project Director. • Contribute to formalizing needs and expectations. • Participate in analyzing responses and evaluating solutions/applications. • Produce a structured report on this phase.Construction & Deployment • Manage the construction and deployment of the selected solution. • Coordinate the various teams and stakeholders. • Monitor implementation work. • Ensure that data backup and recovery requirements are addressed. • Track risks, alerts, arbitration, and decisions. • Ensure adherence to quality, cost, and deadlines.Essential Skills • Microsoft Backup & Restore: Proficient – REQUIRED • Project Management: Proficient – REQUIRED • Analytical Skills: Proficient – REQUIRED • Fluent French – REQUIREDA concrete understanding of data backup and restoration issues in Microsoft 365 environments is expected.We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with in-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 Backup/Restore solutions and challenges. The consultant must be able to combine project management skills with strong technical analysis abilities: organizing Proofs of Concept (POCs), challenging solutions, defining evaluation criteria, analyzing results, and providing governance with concrete information to support decision-making. The client is particularly keen on a \"doer\" profile: this role is not simply about coordinating teams and producing reports. The candidate must be able to directly participate in the analysis and evaluation of solutions. Experience combining Microsoft 365, backup/restore, POC management, and solution selection/deployment will be highly relevant.Application: CV + cover letter + copies of diplomas to be sent to [e-mail]