VDI Project Manager

Job Title: VDI Project Manager

Location: Princeton, NJ (On-site role)

Duration: 6 Months

Job Description:

• In this role, you will play a crucial role in project management, with a focus on implementing VDI solutions to enhance workforce productivity and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project plans for VDI implementations, including scope definition, resource allocation, timelines, and deliverables.
• Engage with key stakeholders to gather requirements, define project objectives, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional project teams consisting of architects, engineers, administrators, and vendors to execute VDI projects effectively and efficiently.
• Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project success, and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, ensuring adherence to financial constraints and providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to procure hardware, software, and services required for VDI implementations, and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Establish quality standards and metrics for VDI projects, and conduct regular reviews to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Facilitate change management processes to minimize disruptions and ensure smooth transitions for end-users migrating to VDI environments.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and post-implementation reviews.
• Coordinate training sessions and knowledge transfer activities for end-users and support staff to promote adoption and proficiency with VDI technologies.

Qualifications we seek in you:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with at least 2 years of experience managing VDI projects from initiation to closure.
• Familiarity with VDI technologies such as VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS), as well as cloud-based VDI solutions like Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and motivate project teams to achieve project goals and overcome challenges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes of issues and implement effective solutions.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Project management certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 are preferred but not required.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant professional training are a plus.