IT Project Manager Application Readiness Workstream Lead Window

IT PROJECT MANAGER APPLICATION READINESS WORKSTREAM LEAD WINDOWS 10+ BASEL SWITZERLAND.

A global organisation requires an IT Project Manager to perform as an Application Readiness Workstream Lead on a Windows 10+ project.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are currently looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee the application readiness testing for the Windows 10+ project for a Global company based in Switzerland (Basel), it's a long term contract.

PURPOSE:

This role is to lead the Application Readiness workstream consisting of packaged and web applications compatibility testing and remediation as well as support for locally installed and MS Office application readiness assessment. Candidate is expected to lead the coordinators for these areas who in turn have teams of their own to execute the actual testing and remediation.
During Initiate and Define phase, candidate is expected to set up workstream together with coordinators and work closely with the business to set up the processes for the testing and remediation. Candidate is expected to understand the business needs and handle gaps between business expectations and what the project delivers as well as escalations arising in the application readiness area.

TASKSproven track record of handling escalations on all levels IT internally as well as between business and IT
- ITIL Foundation certification or relevant experience in Service Management
- Process definition
- Experience in detailed planning and tracking
- Leadership of external/internal staff
- Experience in virtual, international team settings
- Business-fluent in English, both verbally and in writing
- German, French and/or Polish a plus

High proficiency in working virtually is a must, remote work is an option up to 20%, prior approval required.