We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Microsoft Teams Project Manager to lead the planning, deployment, and management of Microsoft Teams solutions within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT project management, collaboration platforms, and cloud-based communication systems, specifically with Microsoft Teams. This role will work cross-functionally with different types of university units (e.g., academic faculties, administrative units, and healthcare departments/hospitals), and external vendors to ensure seamless integration and user adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead end-to-end implementation and migration projects related to Microsoft Teams.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage the scope, budget, and resources of the project to ensure successful completion.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders across the organization to identify requirements and priorities.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project status, risks, and challenges to senior leadership.
• Microsoft Teams Deployment: Oversee the design, configuration, and deployment of Microsoft Teams for collaboration, meetings, and telephony.
• Ensure integration of Teams with other Microsoft 365 services (e.g., SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive).
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure proper security and governance policies are applied.
• Provide guidance on best practices for team structures, channels, and document sharing within Teams.
• Change Management & User Adoption: Develop a comprehensive user adoption and training strategy.
• Deliver training sessions and create user guides to help employees transition to Microsoft Teams.
• Monitor and respond to user feedback, providing technical support where needed.
• Champion Microsoft Teams as the central collaboration tool within the organization, driving its adoption across departments.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Coordinate with Microsoft and external partners for licensing, support, and technical requirements.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors providing Microsoft Teams add-ons or custom solutions.
• Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruption.
• Monitor security concerns and compliance requirements related to the deployment and usage of Microsoft Teams.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management within the IT sector.
• Proven experience in leading Microsoft Teams implementation projects and managing collaboration tools.
• Hands-on experience with Teamflect or similar performance management and feedback tools.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power BI, and Power Automate.
• Experience with change management and driving user adoption in large-scale organizations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams security, compliance, and governance frameworks.