Network Project Manager

GTT; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Birmingham is seeking an Access Network Project Manager to oversee the global access network. This role involves managing network capacity, ensuring cost efficiency, and supporting Sales and Service Delivery teams. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of telecom experience, proficiency in telecommunications technologies, and strong communication skills. The position requires attention to detail and a proactive approach to vendor management. This is a full-time role with standard hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a telecommunications environment.
• Conversational-level English (written and verbal).
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage a heavy workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage and report network capacity and traffic.
• Order additional capacity proactively as needed.
• Negotiate with network suppliers.

Skills

Telecommunications technologies understanding

Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency

Effective communication skills

Vendor management experience

Job description

Role Summary

The Access Network Project Manager is responsible for the management and planning of GTT’s global access network comprising of more than 1500 network interconnections with GTT last mile suppliers. The Access Network Project Manager manages the capacity of the access network to ensure that customer connections can be fulfilled on the network whilst minimizing costs. He/she participates in the restructuration of the network due to acquisition, technology upgrade and cost savings. He/she is the subject matter expert for the access network and supports the Sales and Service Delivery teams from quote to delivery.

Job Scope/Supervision

The Access Network Project Manager reports to the Access Planning manager. It interacts often with third party suppliers, network engineering, supplier management, sales support, and service delivery teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Network capacity management and reporting: capacity and traffic
• Proactively/reactively order additional capacity
• Interacts and negotiates with network suppliers
• Proactively identifies network cost savings opportunities
• Manages and/or supports network restructuration and service migrations
• Responds to Sales and Service Delivery queries related to network capacity

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a telecommunications environment.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications technologies and products.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
• Conversational-level English (written and verbal).
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage a heavy workload and meet deadlines.
• Professional, articulate, and effective communicator with confidence in liaising internally and externally.
• Experience in vendor management and/or Order management preferred

Hours/Travel/Shift

Standard working hours Monday to Friday.

EEO Statement

GTT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, GTT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

GTT expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of GTT’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.