<p>CTG is seeking to fill an MS Teams Phone Release Manager opening for our client in New York. Location: Armonk, NY (onsite) Duration: 18 months W2 Candidates only, No C2C Job Summary: The MS Teams Phone Release Manager will be responsible for overseeing the deployment, pre, during and after cutover activities management of MS Teams Phone systems across multiple teams and locations. This role involves coordinating cutover activities, managing technical designs, ensuring operational tasks are completed, and aligning schedules with stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure timely project delivery. Duties: Oversee end-to-end release lifecycle for Microsoft Teams Phone migrations, including planning, coordination, execution, and post-deployment support. Manage pre-, during-, and post-cutover activities across global teams and locations. Develop and maintain detailed release and cutover schedules aligned with project milestones. Coordinate country readiness assessments, test planning, risk tracking, and change approvals. Track and report on key release metrics, manage escalations, and capture lessons learned. Address unresolved technical issues, particularly with E911 requirements and hard phone lab testing. Collaborate with technical teams to validate and ensure alignment of solution designs with project goals. Deliver clear, summarized updates to stakeholders and facilitate regular communication across teams. Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and avoid project delays. Foster collaboration across specialized voice and development teams to ensure seamless integration. Maintain detailed action lists and proactively address outstanding issues. Skills: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Teams, telephony systems, and enterprise voice migration projects. Excellent project management skills, including release planning, execution oversight, and risk mitigation. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and communication at all levels of the organization. In-depth experience with voice systems and voice technologies. Demonstrated ability to manage complex global IT or telecommunications projects. Architectural design and implementation experience in enterprise IT or telecom environments. Experience: Proven track record in release management and IT project management, ideally in a large, global environment. Experience leading Microsoft Teams Phone or equivalent enterprise voice deployments. Familiarity with technical coordination and cross-team collaboration in complex infrastructure projects. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role. To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Recruiter at krista.eckard@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! The expected base salary for this position ranges from $60/hr to $75/hr. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered. About CTG CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com. Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified company across many of our global operations. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.</p>