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Overview
* Day to Day project management of TS Network Sensors project in the UK.
* Act as single point of contact for internal and external suppliers delivering for a number of projects. Coordinate activities', align with project scope and ensure delivery within VM/LG processes
* Manage and maintain project plans. Produce own project plan or develop joint project plans with internal and external teams
* Deliver weekly project progress reports to the Sub-Portfolio Manager
* Manage delivery of project documentation and approvals. To be stored securely in a central location
* Report directly to the Sub-Portfolio Manager
* Manage virtual delivery teams to progress project delivery in a timely manner
* Ensure all stakeholders are engaged and supportive
* Follow Change Control process to ensure the safe delivery of projects with minimal customer impacts
* Follow the standard gated VMO2 project deliver process
Responsibilities
* Delivery of Core Engineering projects to agreed scope
* Delivery of projects to VMO2 project process within the Change Control process
* Managing project budgets to forecast
* Project reporting to Sub-Portfolio Manager
* Management of internal and external teams to enable efficient project delivery
* Direct point of contact for TSA team
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o Development & Managing Project Plans
o Storage and control of project documentation with VM compliance guidelines
o Arranging and chairing regular project conference calls and meetings
Escalating project risks and issues to the Sub-Portfolio Manager
Qualifications
Preferred education/ qualifications:
* Essential - recognised technical qualification in a relevant area (project management - network communications- consumer electronics - engineering)
* Relevant experience in project delivery in a controlled project environment
* Fluent spoken and written English
Knowledge & Experience:
* Project Management of Network platforms
* Technical understanding of the building blocks of fixed/mobile networks
* 7+ years' experience within a telecom environment
* Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
* Knowledge of the VMO2 network an advantage
* Knowledge of Remedy Change Management system
* Knowledge of Oracle Procurement
* Proven track record of project delivery
* Knowledge of Jira and Confluence Management application
Skills & Abilities:
* Excellent communication skills with both technical and business audiences
* Ability to work in an often-changing, collaborative environment and manage multiple stakeholders
* Must have strong network related problem-solving skills
* Ability to be supportive, consultative, and collaborative and to work effectively across national boundaries
* Ability to quickly understand business objectives and to recognise and capitalise on market opportunities
* Able to cope with pressure and demanding timescales without comprising quality and integrity
* Self-motivated with the ability to continually self-monitor & develop
* The ability to build relationships and convey authority when needed at all levels to resolve conflicts and maintain direction
* At ease and effective in operating in an international working environment
* Experience in Technical Project Management
* Proven background in the delivery of projects relating to legacy voice replacement with new technology
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