Web Application Coordinator

REFERENCE NO: 915572NC
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceutical
LOCATION: Basel und Region
STARTING DATE: ASAP
DURATION: Till 31.12.2016 with possibility of extension.
WORKLOAD: 100%

Introduction:
Since its founding in 1997 ITech Consult AG has expanded its network of freelance IT continuously. Today we have access to over 30,000 reported IT specialists (developers, system specialists, project managers, supporters, etc.) So we are able to present computer science professionals with the required profiles in a short term.

Project Description:
Our client has launched the project for the global Windows 10 migration and is seeking support for the project initiation and define phase. Extension of the role past these phases desired if candidate is a good fit.

The following items will be upgraded:
- Windows 7 to Windows 10
- Internet Explorer 10 to Internet Explorer 11
- Microsoft Office 2010 to Microsoft Office 2016

Role Description:
The Web Application Coordinator inside the Application Readiness Workstream for global Windows 10 migration project is responsible for handling all testing activities with the assigned business partner for the web-based applications (migration IE10 to IE11) inside the Win10+ project.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Follow up remediation efforts
- Liaison with the Portfolio and Release Manager for Windows client requirements and problems
- Engage project technical team and release manager as required
- Follow up issues involving the required resource within the project and the business partner
- Help ensure the virtual environments are properly assigned to the respective application owners in order to support their testing efforts. Work closely with APM (Application Provisioning Management) and RSCs (Regional Support Center) for support.
- Contribute to the communications regarding testing and remediation
- Identify the need of test clearance statements and ensure they are delivered. Follow up with the Quality team. - Ensure ACT tool (Web App repository) is updated with testing and application information
- Ensure the testing is executed in the planned timelines

Qualifications:
- 5 years' experience in coordinating projects
- Experience in migration/deployment projects (eg rollout projects), ideally in the app readiness area
- Very good communication skills
- Independent, organized, used to work without direct supervision, with people skills and if possible technical background
- Able to create a fast working relationship with the change director, application owners and the engineering team.
- Technical background supporting a global rollout of an OS, tool or similar
- ITIL Foundation certification or relevant experience in Service Management
- Experience in virtual, international team settings
- Business-fluid in English and German, both verbally and in writing
- Working language is English. High proficiency in working virtually is a must.

Nice to have:
- Background in application testing, ideally test management especially for migration readiness
- GxP experience
- Web development knowledge, strong windows 7 or 10 skills
- Previous pharma experience
- Spanish, French and/or Polish language skills.

Remote work option:
Occasional travel to Mannheim to be expected.

Travel required:
20% remote work is possible with prior approval