Senior IT Project Manager

Job description / Role

About the role

Project Leadership & Management:

- Lead and manage end-to-end IT migration and transformation projects, from initiation to closure.
- Develop and implement project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Oversee the execution of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring they meet business goals and technical requirements.
- Provide mentorship to junior project managers and team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

- Engage with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to gather project requirements and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Communicate project progress, challenges, and risks to key stakeholders, providing clear and concise updates.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to facilitate smooth migrations and transformations.

Risk & Issue Management:

- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to migration and transformation processes.
- Resolve issues proactively to prevent project delays, ensuring business continuity throughout the migration process.
- Maintain and update project risk registers, escalating issues as needed to senior management.

Vendor Management:

- Lead vendor negotiations and manage relationships with third-party service providers involved in migration and transformation projects.
- Ensure vendors deliver as per agreed timelines, scope, and service-level agreements (SLAs).

Budget & Resource Management:

- Define project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure project spending is within approved limits.
- Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure resource availability and alignment with project timelines.

Continuous Improvement:

- Promote the adoption of best practices in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Lead post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to continuously refine processes and improve future project delivery.

About you

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in IT project management, with at least 5 years in leading large-scale IT migrations or transformation projects.
- Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and complex projects.

Skills & Knowledge:

- Deep understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, cloud technologies, data migration, and transformation processes.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) and relevant project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, etc.).
- Expertise in risk management, change management, and problem-solving.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines under pressure.

Certifications:

- PMP (Project Management Professional), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner), or similar certifications preferred.
- ITIL or similar IT service management certifications a plus.

Department

Chief Technology Info Office

Orange Business manages and integrates the complexity of international communications, freeing our customers to focus on the strategic initiatives that drive their business. Our extensive experience and knowledge in global communication solutions, together with our understanding of multinational business and local support in 166 countries and territories, ensure that our customers receive a consistent, global solution wherever they do business.

About the Company

Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with sales of 43.5 billion euros in 2022 and 136,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2022, including 75,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 287 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2022, including 242 million mobile customers and 24 million fixed broadband customers. The Group is present in 26 countries. Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business.