FILLED: Desktop Deployment, Prof Services, London

Our client, a global professional services firm, has just gained approval for a 3 year programme to establish and roll-out a new desktop environment for over 7,000 personnel.

Key requirements/points are :

• The role holder will have day to day responsibility for the high profile and important
• Global Desktop Deployment Project
• The position reports to the Head of IT Projects
• It is an interim role, initially for 6 months, with potential follow on
• The project will involve new software (XP, Office 2007, CC productivity tools), new hardware and new support/maintenance facilities
• The project has recently been given full budget approval and is ready to start
• The role holder will be an experienced IT Programme Manager with a proven track record of delivery on time and budget.
• Whilst a good grasp of technology will be required, the ability to plan, manage and deliver a project whilst managing the expectations of key stakeholders and 'customers' will be critical
• The project has to be shaped and planned, the scope includes, software, hardware, communications, change management, training, etc etc
• Rate will be based on experience but is likely to be in the £500 to £750/day range
• Interviews are expected at the end of week beg 18 June 2007
  

It is unlikely that the successful candidate will not have experience of rolling out a Microsoft based desktop before.

If you are interested, or know someone who may be please come back to me.