Akkodis is seeking a M365 Project Manager for a Contract job with a client in Richmond, VA (Hybrid) . Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in the financial services industry.

Pay Range: The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

We are looking for a talented M365 Project Manager to join our team and play a key role in overseeing delivery of collaboration and productivity solutions, for example M365 product suite, voice, and video solutions.)

Summary:

The role requires technical knowledge and process expertise to examine what's needed to introduce or the banks collaboration and productivity service. The goal is ensuring programs and/or projects are delivered end-to-end (design, build, operate) with high quality, focus on user experience, proper processes, and required security and compliance controls based on collaboration with banks teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage overall program execution and program health inclusive of tasks, risks, dependencies, and impediments.

• Accountable for end-to-end plan ensuring delivery by expected date.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize dependent tasks, track open deliverables to closure.

• Engage and support bank and vendor teams to define critical tasks and inter-dependencies needed to deliver.

• Track watch items, issues, and risks with corresponding mitigation plans for disposition before implementation.

• Track user experience testing and document results, if required.

• Manage user migration, communication, and training for programs as required.

• Drive development of service management measures and KPIs as required.

• As needed, document improvement plans over the course of delivery.

• Prepare briefing notes, reports, program updates, and action plans for Senior Management

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience delivering M365 or Regulated Messaging Services preferred, or equivalent technical projects.

• Ability to work well with other bank team members to deliver on their tasks.

• Strong communication (written and spoken skills).

• Expert organizational skills and analytical skills.

• Effective attention to detail and ability to determine course of action as required.

• Ability to learn banks system and tollgates needed to perform role; knowledge of Jira preferred.

• Interact effectively with teams, internal customers, and leadership as needed.

• Handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Visio

• 7-10 years experience working on technology initiatives.

Apply today to learn more about this position and other exciting opportunities Akkodis has to offer!