Project Manager - Transport and Network Engineering International

Job Description:

· Effectively Manage the execution of network projects across the globe from an offshore location

· Overall responsibility to manage, control & deliver projects on time & within budget as per the Project Charter

· Experience in key project management areas like development of Project Plans, procurement, co-ordination, monitoring & tracking, stakeholder communication & progress reporting

· Co-ordination with various functional teams viz Network Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Procurement, Provisioning & Technical support teams located across the globe & in different time zones

· Conduct periodic meetings with stakeholder teams to review track, monitor & report progress on projects.

Key responsibilities:

Estimation of resources & services costs that form part of the CER.

Create Capital Expenditure Request (CER) for projects involving new network infrastructure build or capacity expansion.

Development of Integrated Project plans & continuous monitoring, controlling of the same unto completion.

Procurement management on projects which includes obtaining quotes & issue of purchase requisitions in the financial system.

Monitoring the delivery of the ordered equipment to the sites by co-ordinating with vendors/Freight-forwarders.

Manage the installation & commissioning of the network elements at sites with the support of the Field Ops team or vendors.

Support & ensure the build-up of the equipment in the Inventory management system.

Obtain acceptance or certification of the project deliverables or Network elements from the designated team.

Conduct periodic meetings with various functional teams to review, monitor & report progress on projects to the stakeholders.

Documentation & Sharing of Lessons learned on Key Projects.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

· B.E./ B Tech in Electronics & Telecommunications

· 7-12 years of work experience in Telecommunications of which at least 1-2 years of relevant experience is in the Project Management field

· Good understanding/experience of IP/Transport technology projects is preferred

· Excellent Communication & Inter-personal skill-sets. Fluency in English is a must for this position

· Experience in Supplier Co-ordination and order delivery, Stakeholder management, resources & vendor management.

· Experience in using Project Management software: MS projects

· Trained on PMBOK or PMP certified is preferred