Project Manager - Windows 11 Migration

<br>Talan is an international consulting and technology expertise group supporting high regulatory industry such as Corporate and Investment Banking, Hedge Funds, and Energy clients through large-scale transformation programs driven by data, technology, and innovation.<br><br>In North America, Talan delivering high-value expertise across front-office, risk, finance, regulatory, and technology domains.<br><br>With over 20 years of experience, a presence across five continents and 21 countries, and Great Place to Work® certification, the Group is on track to reach 8,000 employees worldwide, including 600 in North America.<br><br><strong>Job Description<br><br><br></strong>We are seeking a talented Project Manager<strong> </strong>to join our team. This project consist of the successful migration of all our client's users to a new Windows 11 based workstation and a new Active Directory domain hence a new login . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in <strong>project management</strong>, and the ability to lead and <strong>coordinate a complex IT project.<br><br></strong>As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals who are dedicated to excellence. You will have the chance to contribute to the development of <strong>our Finance engineering team</strong> and grow your career in a stimulating environment.<br><br><u><strong>Role and responsibilities<br><br><br></strong></u><ul><li>Develop and execute a comprehensive project plan. </li><li>Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables. </li><li>Lead a project team, including IT technicians, system administrators, IT Applications Production Support Engineers and Applications Developers, to ensure successful migration within the established timeline and budget. </li><li>Monitor project progress and identify and address any issues or risks that may arise during the migration process. </li><li>Communicate project status, updates, and potential roadblocks to key stakeholders, including senior management and end users. </li><li>Ensure that all necessary technical and user training is provided to support the transition to the new Windows 11 workstations and their new login . </li><li>Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure data integrity and security throughout the migration process. </li><li>Oversee the testing and validation of all migrated workstations and domain settings to ensure functionality and user satisfaction. <br><br><br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. </li><li>2-5 years of proven experience as a project manager, specifically in IT projects involving workstation and domain migration. </li><li>Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders' expectations. </li><li>A detail-oriented manager with strong working knowledge of project management techniques, processes, and methodologies </li><li>Skills on MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required, </li><li>Experience using Power BI, MS projects, Office 365 preferred. </li><li>PMP or other project management certification is a plus. <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Company’s Benefits<br><br></strong>At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:<br><br><br><ul><li>💵 Competitive salary between USD $70,000 - US$110,000</li><li>💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching</li><li>🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)</li><li>📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year</li><li>❤️🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA</li><li>🦺Voluntary STD and LTD</li><li>🚍 Commuter/transit benefits<br><br><br></li></ul>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.<br><br><br>

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