Technical Project Manager

Work Location: Pune India

Work Type: Fully Onsite/ Hybrid

Opportunity: Permanent Full time

Experience: 8+ Years

Compensation: As per industry standards

Key Expertise:

• Agile and Scrum Methodologies, Budgeting & Cost Management, Client Communication, System Architecture Knowledge
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 administration, engineering, architecture, and design.
  

  
  

  
  

  About AlifCloud IT Consulting: AlifCloud IT Consulting is a leading provider of Microsoft Services Globally, Working with Microsoft and Distributors directly. Majorly focused on Cloud and Security solutions. We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Azure Solution Architect to join our dynamic team and lead the design and implementation of Azure-based solutions. Lead the team Project initiation and delivery.
  

  
  

  Summary
  

  The Microsoft 365 Project Manager is responsible for the management and support of Microsoft 365 cloud services and their implementation as well as the end-user productivity environment. This position provides technical leadership project management from project inception through implementation and operation including design and delivery and adoption of Office 365 tools, including, but not limited to Exchange Online, OneDrive, Teams, Microsoft SharePoint Online, Power Automate, .Net, C#, Intune and Azure Active Directory. This role works with IT leadership, technical staff, the Program Management Office and customers to define requirements, evaluate solutions, implement projects, and manage solutions that achieve business objectives with a focus on user adoption of cloud tools.
  

  
  

  Responsibilities
  

  • Provide technical leadership for the deployment and use of Microsoft 365 tools, in particular (but not limited to) Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Power Automate, .Net, C#, Intune and other apps features like Planner, Forms, OneNote, etc. and Azure Active Directory,
    
  • Lead and manage projects using Agile Scrum methodologies.
    
  • Lead and manage technical projects
    

    
    

    Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Project plan and software task breakdown
    

    • Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos.
      
    • Work with IT leadership, end-users, and team members to define business requirements, determine priorities, recommend solutions, and develop scopes of work and implementation plans.
      
    • Serve as project manager for the Microsoft 365 Enterprise initiative creating project plans, schedules, budgets, deliverables, communication plans, risk logs, issues logs, status reports, and performance metrics from concept through the full project lifecycle.
      
    • Provide coordination, monitoring, status updates, and oversight of the Microsoft 365 project in coordination with the Senior Director, Network Services
      
    • Coordinate the efforts of M365 project team members and third-party contractors and/or consultants to deliver the M365 project on time meeting budget requirements.
      
    • Administer, manage, and implement changes to the enterprise Microsoft 365 environment including on-premise hybrid integrations such as Microsoft Active Directory Federated Services (ADFS) and Azure Active Directory Connect, SSO and Connectors to 3rd Party apps.
      
    • Provide second level support services to staff for complex, technical and configuration issues related to Microsoft 365 applications
      
    • Stay current on Office 365 changes, updates and new Microsoft releases for Office 365 and related products
      
    • Provide training and keeping staff/users engaged on Microsoft 365 changes that impact the organization.
      
    • Identify, research, and keep abreast of emerging cloud technologies, solutions, strategies, and developments with the goal of identifying opportunities for their use.
      
    • Work collaboratively with other members of the IT team to ensure security standards and best practices are applied and maintained across the Office 365 environment.
      
      
      

      
      

      
      

      
      
      Requirements

      Requirements
      

      About You
      

      • Bachelordegree in Business or relevant field
        
      • Minimum 5 8+yearsexperience in a project lead role
        
      • Success working in an Agile/SCRUM environment preferred
        
      • Demonstrated success collaborating with various teams in the delivery of project/program solutions
        
      • Excellent communication and influencing skills; demonstrated success building buy-in
        
      • Flexible, adaptable; comfortable with ambiguity and responding factually, accurately, quickly to rapidly evolving risks and opportunities
        
      • Strong bias for action; ability to successfully juggle multiple priorities and create a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
        
      • Eagerness and willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary to meet team/program/project and customer goals
        

        
        

        Technical Qualifications
        

        • Extensive experience with Microsoft Office 365 administration, engineering, architecture and design.
          
        • Expert knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Power Automate and other apps features like Planner, Forms, One Note, etc.
          
        • Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure Active Directory
          
        • Demonstrated work experience with project management at the organizational level reporting into Senior Leadership.
          
        • Familiar with various Project Management Methodologies with ability to assess best project management methodology for successful project delivery.
          
        • General knowledge of networking concepts, technologies, structured database and application/web servers including SharePoint Demonstrated understanding of and experience with IT security best practices including mitigation and remediation strategies at an enterprise-level.
          
        • Basic scripting and development skills using PowerShell
          
        • One or more Office 365 certifications is a plus
          

          
          

          Desired Skills and Experience
          

          • Microsoft 365 Project Manager, Microsoft Project Plan, Azure Mythologies, Sprint planning, Azure dev board management, .net developer, SharePoint developer
            
            
            
            Benefits Benefits
            

            Benefits at Alif:
            

            • Uncapped Incentives:
              
            • Performance-Based Rewards: Enjoy unlimited earning potential with our performance-based incentive structure. Your hard work and achievements are directly rewarded, allowing you to maximize your income.
              
            • Learning Opportunities:
              
            • Continuous Learning Environment: Access a variety of resources and training programs to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
              
            • Mentorship Programs: Benefit from mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals to enhance your skills and career growth
              
            • Certifications:
              
            • Microsoft Certifications: Gain certifications in key Microsoft technologies such as CoPilot, Azure, and other Microsoft platforms.
              
            • We support your professional development by covering certification costs and providing study materials.
              

              
              

              The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensures and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate.
              

              
              

              At Alifcloud IT Consulting, we are committed to providing a supportive and enriching work environment that fosters growth and rewards excellence. Join us to advance your career and achieve your professional goals.
              

              
              
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