Project Manager

Project Manager - Google Workspace Refresh (Contract)

Company: UK Media Company (4,600+ internal users)

Location: Remote (Work from home in the UK)

Contract Duration: 3-6 months

Start Date: February 14, 2025

Rate: £400 per day

IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Fixed)Additional Compliance Requirements

Right to Work: Candidate MUST have legal right to work in the UK and be located in the UK currently

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our Google Workspace refresh project, focusing on cybersecurity enhancements and authentication changes for our 4,700 users. This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and experience with enterprise-level infrastructure changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Google Workspace refresh project.
• Manage 6-7 cybersecurity enhancements planned for 2025, including authentication changes
• Oversee Google product delivery, particularly Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) implementation
• Ensure effective stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive change management initiatives related to Google Workspace updates
• Collaborate with our MSP partner who delivers most of the enhancement changes
• Conduct weekly meetings with project sponsors to provide updates and capture key points
• Work closely with senior delivery managers and enterprise architects
• Manage various product pilots and their implementation

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in project management, particularly in Google Workspace environments
• Strong background in infrastructure change management
• Experience with enterprise clients, especially in implementing multifactor authentication
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and lead projects from scratch
• Familiarity with older systems and integration challenges
• Change management expertise, particularly in tech-related transformations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in media or similar large-scale enterprise environments
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices (technical expertise not required)
• Familiarity with Google Workspace products and their implementation

Working Environment

• Remote work (work from home) setup
• Collaborative and friendly team environment
• Weekly interaction with project sponsors and stakeholders
• Opportunity to work with a diverse team including senior delivery managers and enterprise architects

Project Specifics

• Focus on authentication change management affecting all 4,700 users
• Continuation of an ongoing project with completed initial pilot
• Emphasis on capturing and documenting each project point
• Regular collaboration with MSP partner for enhancement deliveries

Ideal candidates will bring energy, a positive attitude, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships in a dynamic media environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead a significant tech refresh project with far-reaching impacts on organizational security and user experience.