Assistant Solution and Project Manager

Vodafone; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a Senior Smart Campus Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in smart campus design and implementation. The ideal candidate will lead projects integrating IoT technologies and ensure solutions meet customer needs. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, delivering quality results, and providing technical support, making this an exciting opportunity for professionals in the field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in smart campus projects.
• Expertise in IoT, energy management, and security monitoring.
• Relevant technical certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee smart campus solution implementation.
• Provide technical support and system integration.
• Manage large-scale project delivery and customer relations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Customer Service Mindset

Automation

System Integration

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronic Engineering, or Telecommunications

Tools

AWS IoT Core

Siemens MindSphere

Huawei OceanConnect

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Ansible

Puppet

Python

Job description

Responsibility

DICT Smart Campus
1. Smart Campus Solution Design
• Responsible for the overall planning and design of smart campus solutions based on customer requirements. This includes intelligent management systems, IoT device integration, security systems, energy consumption management, etc.
• Evaluate existing campus systems and propose intelligent transformation and optimization suggestions to ensure the solution is forward-looking and practical.
2. Project Implementation and Management
• Oversee the delivery and implementation of smart campus projects to ensure they are executed as planned and meet customer expectations.
• Coordinate various resources, manage project progress, quality, and costs, and resolve technical issues encountered during implementation.
3. Technical Support and System Integration
• Provide technical support for smart campus solutions, including pre-sales consultation, implementation, and post-deployment maintenance.
• Responsible for the integration of various campus subsystems to ensure seamless interoperability and efficient operation (e.g., video surveillance, access control, parking management, environmental monitoring, network management, terminal management, etc.).
4. Research and Application of New Technologies
• Keep up with the latest developments in smart campus technologies and introduce cutting-edge technologies applicable to campus intelligence and digitalization, such as AI, big data, cloud computing, 5G, etc.
• Continuously optimize the smart campus solutions to enhance their intelligence and market competitiveness.

Requirements

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or related fields.
• Over 10 years of experience in the design, implementation, or operation of smart campus, smart city, or related fields.
• Prior experience in designing and implementing large-scale smart campus projects is preferred.
• Experience in enterprise-level API & platform integration is a plus.
2. Technical Skills
• Familiar with key technologies in smart campus system architecture, such as IoT, energy management, security monitoring, and building automation.
• Familiar with IoT platforms (e.g., AWS IoT Core, Siemens MindSphere, Huawei OceanConnect) and cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Proficient in system integration and data analysis, and familiar with common integration tools and protocols (e.g., MQTT, CoAP, OPC UA).
• Skilled in automation operation and maintenance tools and scripting (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Python).
3. Project Management
• Experience in managing large-scale projects, with strong ability to organize and coordinate resources to ensure on-time delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service mindset, with the ability to maintain good relationships with clients and team members.
4. Additional Skill Requirements
• Familiar with IoT hardware/software and relevant protocols (e.g., LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, Zigbee).
• Knowledge of computer communications (e.g., data networking, wireless, 5G, virtualization, security).
5. Certifications
• Possession of relevant technical certifications (e.g., IoT, data networking, security, public cloud) is preferred.