Windows 7 Upgrade Project Coordinator (NJ)

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Job Description:  
Our client has a requirement for a Windows 7 Upgrade Project Coordinator for a 6 month opportunity.  The position is located in Newark, New Jersey. 

We are looking for Project Coordinator candidates to lead an upcoming Windows XP to Windows 7 operating system upgrade/refresh project. The main location of work will be Norristown, PA but candidate will also work at others sites including: Collegeville, Reading and West Norriton, PA as needed. Mileage, tolls and parking will be reimbursed for travel between the sites. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify integrity of site and asset data provided by client to build a migration schedule 
• Assess the hardware identifying candidates for OS upgrade and hardware replacement 
• Utilize the upgrade/refresh candidate counts to draft and submit resource request to Project manager for sourcing 
• Work closely with the users in the site to schedule the upgrades 
• Work closely with the Project Manager on any changes to schedule that impact resource requirements. 
• Verify asset availability for refresh hardware with the site POC.
• Communicate schedule changes/updates as needed to appropriate organizations. 
• Coordinate with the site engineers on training of contract resources on the build process 
• Identify and coordinate with the site engineers and end client IT program managers as required to resolve issues, and obtain sign-off as required. 
• Confirm resources arrive on time and each site and manage late arrivals and no shows. 
• Report updates and required check points and attend calls as required in support of daily activity. 
• At the completion of a site, confirm the work has been completed with the customer prior to releasing the team. 
• Provide daily report of site upgrade activity, labor reporting, etc, as required. 
• Attend project meetings as required.

Technical and Behavioral Skills:

• Applicants must have appropriate technical expertise and a proven record of achievement in leadership and operations in the IT field at the level of this position. 
• 5+ years prior experience in an IT outsourcing engagement, desktop support, and/or end user services to include Windows 7 migration. 
• Strong administrative, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills are required, as is a strong commitment to the highest ethical standards in IT use. 
• BS Degree in Information Systems or related field 

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