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We are recruiting a Project Manager for a infrastructure operator in communications.

 

Our Client is exceptional – working for them means investment in you and your long term ambitions. With opportunities stretching across Europe, this is the start of your journey with them. They make a difference across Europe, in an industry that matters.

 

Purpose:

To direct, implement and deliver small to medium size business projects ranging from standard to more complex projects from initiation through to completion in line with the company's Project Management Framework to meet the agreed budget, timescales and customer specification.

 

Main Functions:

• Define the project scope, goals and deliverables and produce the Project Initiation Document
• Define the tasks and resources required to deliver the project and produce a comprehensive project plan establishing project timelines, dependencies and critical paths
• Identify and assign the project team members, both direct and virtual, required to deliver the project, agree allocation of activities and manage delivery throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage the project budget allocated
• Identify 3rd party suppliers and ensure their standards of delivery, product specification and documentation are aligned to project requirements
• Manage customer relationships and interactions across the project, providing regular progress reports and responding to customer feedback
• Track progress against project deliverables and report progress to all stakeholders
• Use defined company processes to manage changes to project scope, risks, issues and overall project governance
• Deliver an effective project handover to the customer, ensuring capability to maintain agreed standards of performance
• Evaluate each project against its scope and objectives and produce a Project Closure Report.

 

Academic Profile:

• Education: Degree level qualification or significant relevant industry experience such as below: a Minimum of 5 to 7 years' experience in National Mobile Network Operator Radio Access Network (RAN) roll outs or similar consolidation programmes
• Excellent networking and customer facing skills with good knowledge of key stakeholders in the UK market
• A proven track record in the delivery of multiple acquisition and installation projects and programmes in the telecommunications/broadcast environment
• Professional Qualifications – ideally, one of: APM (PMQ) or Prince 2 Qualification.

 

Experience:

• Experience of using data systems and processes to schedule and manage very high volumes of implementation activities
• Experience in Project or Programme Management systems, tools and processes
• Strong analytical, reporting and presentational skills • In depth experience and knowledge of the site design, acquisition, Town and Country Planning, Construction and Project Finance process.
• Experience and of all parts of programme lifecycle for end to end delivery from programme start up through to completion
• Matrix management skills to form a team and inspire them to deliver.
• Manage the client ensuring ‘alignment’ between the client’s expectations and the company's deliverables.
• Effective communication to and liaison with the customer and provide a point of contact for customers for first level escalation of problems. Take ownership of escalations and issues to ensure satisfactory conclusion.
• Responsibility for the production and analysis of Programme and progress reporting such that the company's ability to perform is maximised
• Alignment with the National Acquisition, Commercial & Implementation Managers and their teams.
• Seek out efficiencies and process amendments to positively impact on delivery and customer satisfaction. Constantly review procedures and promote innovation and ‘Best in Class’ practices.
• Manage risks and issues effectively to ensure that all projects are delivered to the customer on time and within budget.
• Contract management experience sufficient to understand deliver customer requirements, work scope and performance.

 

• Experience of promoting secure working environments in line with the requirements of the company's Security Policy in order to protect individuals, information and company assets