Project Manager (Networks/Telecommunications)

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on managing
complex, cross functional projects and building strong supplier relationships
while keeping every implementation on time, in scope and within budget.

Requirements

What they will do:

• Build and manage
  relationships with external suppliers and vendors
  
• Manage communication
  between internal stakeholders and external suppliers
  
• Facilitate the
  implementation process of all transmission links
  
• Manage the order and
  approval process for new services
  
• Establish implementation
  management processes and tracking mechanisms
  
• Ensure internal and
  external deadlines are met for cross functional implementations
  
• Act as the main point of
  contact for Technology and Operations on new transmission or increased
  capacity requirements
  
• Continuously review
  capacity, supplier performance and pricing across transmission routes
  
• Recommend self build
  options where supply is limited or unreliable
  
• Manage cross functional
  projects, ensuring team tactics align with project deliverables
  
• Track project statuses,
  dependencies and risks, optimising resource and time allocation
  
• Facilitate cross
  functional alignment between technology, systems and operations through
  the MOS and partnership agreements
  
• Consolidate functional
  reporting and tracking on projects
  
• Manage contract
  administration, including expirations, renewals and notice periods
  
• Maintain the Master
  circuit and hosting system
  
• Manage and
  track FTTH, FTTB and Fixed build projects from initiation, scope to
  completion
  
• Work daily across
  network and cross functional systems, using monitoring and project
  management tools as part of core duties
  

What they will need: (Skills and competencies)

• Bachelor's degree in
  Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
  
• Project Management
  Diploma
  
• 5+ years' experience in
  project management, with a focus on network infrastructure and
  implementation.
  
• Demonstrated experience
  with FTTH and FTTB (business fibre) build projects is required, with a
  solid technical understanding
  
• Demonstrated experience
  with Fixed wireless builds are required
  
• Working knowledge of
  network monitoring and project management software
  
• Working knowledge of
  managing project budget, quality and completion on time
  
• Experience managing
  complex projects from initiation to completion, including planning,
  scheduling, risk and budget management
  
• Experience working with
  cross functional teams and managing vendor relationships
  
• Strong understanding of
  network infrastructure technologies, including LAN, WAN, VPN and cloud
  based networking
  
• Ability to manage
  multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively
  
• Excellent communication
  skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non technical
  stakeholders