Colliers is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 66 countries, our more than 19,000 enterprising people work collaboratively to provide expert advice to maximize the value of property for real estate occupiers, owners and investors.

We are at the forefront of the real estate industry, leading the way and backed by an exceptional record of success. We are building for our future – and yours. We strive to build our business at a competitive pace by augmenting internal growth with smart strategic acquisitions that increase market share, expand service offerings and extend our geographic reach for the benefit of our clients and shareholders.

For more than 25 years, our experienced leadership with significant insider ownership has delivered compound annual investment returns of almost 20% for shareholders. Our people also own significant equity in our business, which brings pride of ownership to everything we do. We are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities.

Colliers EMEA employs over 4,000 people in 119 offices across 42 countries. It has grown revenues from $50 million in 2010 to $600 million in 2020 (including COVID impact).

Role Overview:

The Interim Digital Workplace Manager will be responsible for overseeing the continuation and successful implementation of 'Project Cloud'. This project is critical to Colliers, as it aims to transition our document and data storage to cloud-based services such as Microsoft OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint. This role is pivotal in improving collaboration, access speed, management simplicity, document security, and leveraging Microsoft CoPilot capabilities.

Key Purpose:

To effectively manage and lead 'Project Cloud', a strategic initiative aimed at transitioning Colliers' documents and data from traditional on-premises server-based storage to modern, cloud-based storage services, ensuring seamless operations and enhanced productivity during this period of maternity leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the ‘Project Cloud’ initiative, ensuring a smooth transition of documents and data to cloud-based services.
• Collaborate with the PMO’s Project Manager and Infrastructure team specialists for effective project execution.
• Manage change and oversee business communication related to the digital workplace transformation.
• Ensure the security and proper configuration of SharePoint and Microsoft File Servers.
• Monitor and guide the integration and effective use of Microsoft CoPilot and other data backup systems.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and maintain project momentum in line with strategic objectives.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in migrating from Microsoft file share to Microsoft OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Strong background in managing change and business communication for digital workplace projects.
• In-depth understanding of Microsoft SharePoint security and permissions models.
• Familiarity with Microsoft File Servers and group-based security models.
• Demonstrated ability in delivering technical projects within large enterprise organizations.
• Knowledge of data backup systems, including Cohesity, Azure Backup, etc., is highly desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft CoPilot or participation in a trial of the technology would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies and project management are preferred.

At Colliers we actively promote a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and mutual respect. Join us and be part of a team where diversity is embraced, and every voice is heard.

What sets Colliers apart from their competition is not what we do, but how we do it. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. Our most valuable asset is our people – we are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results.

About You

You are an expert.

You collaborate.  

You invest in relationships.

You are enterprising.

You do what’s right.