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Project Manager II (Closed)

Our customer is seeking a Project Manager II.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the initiation, planning, execution, control, handover/conclusion phases of Systems
  • Integration/Service Layer customer projects, in accordance with contractual time, cost and quality requirements
  • Liaise with/work cooperatively with all project stakeholders, KAM managers, Services & Solutions Sales and Operations organizations, PDU and BU organizations, in order to deliver timely/quality SI services & solutions to customers Outcomes
  • Ensure the effective management of SI/SL projects in accordance with designated time, cost, scope and quality objectives and the achievement of optimal project solutions, by:
    • Planning, estimating, coordinating and controlling project solution delivery/implementation
    • Scheduling and management of progress and resources, and delegation of tasks
    • Establishing appropriate project quality standards in consultation with customers, and implementing appropriate quality management practices/processes/systems to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Establishing effective, open communication channels between project participants and all key stakeholders
  • Close monitoring and proactive management of SI project budgets
  • Facilitating the production of project documentation and reporting for Project Steering Committees/Boards and project team members
  • Establishing clear project baselines, clearly defined Scope Of Work & Statement Of Compliance
  • Establishing strict Change Control mechanisms and management of all project changes

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in a science, business or telecommunications discipline, or a minimum of eight years of progressive experience in a related field
  • Experience (4-6 years) of technical Project Management within the Telecom Industry
  • Experience in managing Telecom Infrastructure and Systems Integration projects in a commercial environment
  • Solid end-to-end SI project management experience, from pre-sales to delivery, including SI requirement analysis, scoping, resourcing, budgeting, scheduling, quality control and customer management
  • Ability to communicate very effectively with customers, project stakeholders and 3PP vendors, utilizing a high level of written and oral presentation skills
  • Ability to plan, program and coordinate work, manage risk and make informed decisions regarding project delivery in an environment characterized by high volumes of work and competing deadlines
  • Ability to integrate technical, environmental and human aspects of projects, and balance conflicting requirements
  • Ability to consult, liaise with and coordinate project stakeholders, and negotiate and resolve conflict with tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to work as a member of a team and contribute positively to a spirit of team cooperation
  • Skills in computer-based project, resource and other information management systems and in the effective use of project management tools
  • Knowledge of modern project management techniques, including performance assessment, project evaluation and review techniques, procurement options, value analysis, and quality assurance
  • Experience in establishing project controls to ensure controlled progress, including change management, reporting, tolerances and governance structures
  • Knowledge of Project Management and Quality Management concepts and principles
  • Sound knowledge of telecommunication technologies and trends
  • Knowledge of project management methodology
  • Current PMP certification or is actively pursuing professional project management certification (PMP)
  • Knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Project, PROPS-C, Core 3, Einstein/SRM, SAP, MORE tool
  • Very good technical background
  • Solid understanding of a number of critical telecom platforms & Intelligent Network applications, Service Layer offerings
    • i.e. Pre-Paid, VoIP, MMS, MoIP, SMS, VPN, IMS, WAP, Parlay, Video Streaming, Mobile Positioning, Content Management, Hosted Solutions

Note: 50-100% travel may be required. Many SI/SL projects require significant presence in Plano to work with delivery organizations, but some SI Prime Integration roles may require prolonged market presence at customer locations.   

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