DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF WORK TASK TO BE CARRIED OUT

Tasks and Responsibilities:
To lead a transition from current HNAS solution into a replacement file share technology. The Project Manager would need to possess a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong leadership skills. Here are the key qualifications and abilities such a person should have:

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading IT infrastructure projects
• Conducting supplier assessment and selection/contracting and leading the cooperation with third parties;
• Leading the project team to ensure successful completion;
• Managing stakeholders including preparing and facilitating project meetings and steering vendors;
• Tracking project deliverables using appropriate tools and handling project changes appropriately;
• Tracking and managing project budget;

DESCRIPTION OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

The candidate must meet the following criteria:

• 10+ experience in IT Project Management
• Technical background with good understanding of IT infrastructure (preferably incl. backup, storage / NAS solutions)
• Excellent stakeholder and communication management skills
• Project Management certifications i.e.. PMP, Prince2 or equivalent
• Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills.
• Experience in MS Office, Jira, Confluence
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.

Project Management Skills

• Project planning and execution: Proven ability to develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets while managing risks and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Stakeholder management: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to align key stakeholders, from technical teams to business leaders, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
• Agile/Waterfall methodologies: Experience with project management frameworks like Agile or Waterfall, depending on the organization’s needs and the project scope.

Problem-Solving and Adaptability

• Solution discovery: Ability to research, evaluate, and select the best solution, ensuring it meets both current and future business needs.
• Flexibility: Capacity to handle ambiguity, especially since the target solution is not yet identified, and quickly adapt to new information or challenges.

Change Management

• User adoption strategies: Experience leading user training and support initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of the new technology.
• Cross-functional leadership: Ability to work with diverse teams (IT, security, compliance, etc.) to manage the transition effectively.

Vendor Management

• Vendor selection and negotiation: Ability to manage relationships with potential technology providers and negotiate contracts that align with organizational goals.
• Third-party integrations: Experience managing the integration of third-party services and technologies into existing infrastructures.

Security and Compliance Awareness

• Data security: Knowledge of IT security best practices to ensure that the new solution complies with all relevant data protection and cybersecurity standards.
• Compliance management: Understanding of industry-specific regulations that might impact the choice of solution, such as GDPR, DORA, ISO27001 etc.

In summary, the ideal IT project manager should be a technically skilled leader with extensive experience in infrastructure transformations, adaptable to new technologies, and proficient in leading teams through complex changes

• Leading IT infrastructure projects
• Conducting supplier assessment and selection/contracting and leading the cooperation with third parties;
• Leading the project team to ensure successful completion;
• Managing stakeholders including preparing and facilitating project meetings and steering vendors;
• Tracking project deliverables using appropriate tools and handling project changes appropriately;
• Tracking and managing project budget