Telco Project Manager

Position Overview:
The Telco Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the successful
execution of telecommunication projects within a major UK telecoms company. This role
requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate and
collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met on time and within
budget.
Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and execution
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, deliverables, and resource
  requirements.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement mitigation
  strategies.
• Coordinate activities across different teams and departments to ensure a smooth project
  execution.

Stakeholder Management:

• • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as clients, vendors,
    and internal teams.

• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders on the project
  progress, risks, and issues.
• Address and resolve stakeholder concerns and conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
• Manage stakeholder expectations by setting clear project objectives and delivering results.

Resource Management:

• • Identify and allocate necessary resources, including human resources, equipment, and
    budget, to support project activities.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure resource availability and optimize
  resource utilization.
• Monitor resource usage and project costs, and take appropriate actions to stay within
  budgetary constraints.

Quality Assurance:

• • Establish and enforce project management methodologies, standards, and best practices.
    Conduct regular quality checks to ensure project deliverables meet defined standards and
    requirements.
  • Implement quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions as needed.

Risk and Issue Management:

• • Identify project risks and proactively develop risk management strategies.
  • Anticipate potential issues and develop contingency plans to minimize project
    disruptions. Monitor and track project issues, document them, and implement effective
    resolutions. Escalate critical issues to higher management as necessary.

Reporting and Documentation:

• • Prepare regular project status reports, including progress updates, milestones achieved, and
    key metrics.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes,
    and change requests.
  • Ensure all project documentation is accurate, up to date, and accessible to relevant
    stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills:

• • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Telecommunications, Information Technology,
    Engineering).
  • Proven experience as a project manager, specifically in telecommunication projects.
  • Strong knowledge of telecommunication technologies, networks, and infrastructure.
  • Excellent project management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing.
  • Strong leadership abilities and the capacity to effectively manage cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools.
  • Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Project management certifications (e.g., PMP) are a plus.

For further details contact [email protected]