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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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Project Manager |
| Position Code: | 910 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Managing multiple project implementations concurrently, ensuring the preparation and completion of consulting projects to appropriate quality standards within time and cost constraints, as well as meeting contractual requirements and company budget requirements. |
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Reports To
Project Director, General Manager. |
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Supervises
Project Team. |
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Main Activities
Developing and managing project plans and project budgets. Maintaining and controlling cost, schedule and quality of project activities to run on budget, time and meet agreed customer requirements.
Controlling system design and project planning activities related to systems development and deployment.
Managing the efficient utilisation of all associated resources includes subcontractors, tools and test equipment. Managing any project related expenses and project variations as required.
Participating in/chairing regular meetings both with the Customer and internal departments.
Participating in/leading major bid activities.
Acting as the escalation channel for all Customer technical / spares / repairs / project / quality issues and concerns.
Managing Supply Chain logistics from the Customer perspective - including forecasting, ordering, product lead-times, stock control, through to product delivery.
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Key Skills
Ability to meet tight schedules and cost targets without compromising customer requirements.
Ability to lead a team to achieve a given objective.
High levels of verbal and written communications skills.
Customer driven with innovative problem solving skills.
Ability to develop and foster long term customer relationships.
Negotiation skills and maintain a level of patience to assure resolution of issues and assure customer satisfaction.
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Internal Contacts
Business Divisions, Program Office, Project Managers, Project Teams, Commercial Managers, Finance and Administration, Sales and Marketing. |
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External Contacts
Customers. |
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Typical Experience
At least 2-3 years managing professionals, coupled with 5+ years of Project management experience. Experience with the roll out of Telecommunications infrastructure projects. |
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