IT Deployment Project Lead – Azure & M365

The CORE Institute; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a skilled IT Project Manager to oversee all phases of IT projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience managing large IT deployment projects, with expertise in Microsoft Azure and M365. Responsibilities include managing stakeholder communications, developing change management strategies, and collaborating with vendors to ensure alignment with project objectives. This role is crucial for the successful execution of complex IT projects within the organization.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7-10 years of project management experience in IT deployment.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure and M365 implementations.
• Capable of managing large-scale IT projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of IT projects ensuring goals, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders.
• Develop and execute a change management strategy.

Skills

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Management

Vendor Management

Change Management

Project Oversight

Technical Implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft M365

Job description

• Project Oversight & Leadership: Manage all phases of IT projects, ensuring the project meets goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for leadership within each business unit, deployment teams, vendors, and other key stakeholders. Maintain clear and consistent communication across all parties.
• Change Management: Develop and execute a change management strategy to drive adoption, reduce resistance, and ensure smooth transitions across the organization.
• Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with vendors and ensure their activities align with project objectives and contractual obligations.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with technical deployment engineers, on-site deployment technicians, and other deployment resources to guarantee technical implementation meets requirements.
• Technical Proof of Concept & Pilot Phase: Design and oversee technical proof of concept initiatives and pilot phases to validate deployment strategies and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Reporting & Analysis: Deliver weekly and monthly status reports to project leadership and stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and proposed mitigations.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks or issues, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate as necessary to leadership.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Preferred Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or relevant Azure/M365 certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or M365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate.

EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Project Management – At least 7-10 years of project management experience, including large-scale IT deployment projects.
• Microsoft Azure & M365 – Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Azure and M365 implementations, focusing on cross-functional deployments.
• Vendor Management – Proven experience in vendor management and coordination.

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