Project Manager - TS Network Sensors

NSC Global; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications firm in Slough seeks a Project Manager to oversee the TS Network Sensors project. You will ensure efficient project delivery, manage documentation, and coordinate teams. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in telecom project management and strong communication skills. This role involves working collaboratively while managing multiple stakeholders and adapting to changing environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience within a telecom environment.
• Relevant experience in project delivery in a controlled project environment.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of project documentation and approvals.
• Report directly to the Sub-Portfolio Manager.
• Manage internal and external teams to enable efficient project delivery.

Skills

Technical project management

Network related problem-solving

Excellent communication

Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Self-motivated

Education

Recognised technical qualification in project management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Oracle Procurement

Remedy Change Management system

Job description

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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
• • Development & Managing Project Plans
  • Storage and control of project documentation with VM compliance guidelines
  • 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