Remote Activation Lead - RAN & Network Deployment

ECS Resource Group Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Resource Group Ltd is seeking an Activation Manager to lead the end-to-end activation of new and upgraded RAN sites, ensuring they are planned, gated, integrated and activated in line with delivery plans and SLAs.

You will forecast activation progress, manage dependencies with regional teams, vendors and partners, handle escalations, and drive continuous improvement across the activation lifecycle on a remote, 6-month contract at £400 per day outside IR35.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end activation lifecycle for new and upgraded RAN sites, including forecasting, planning, fault resolution, re-visits and on-the-day escalations.
• Provide accurate activation forecasts and progress updates to the Integration Manager and wider stakeholders.
• Proactively manage dependencies, suppliers and vendors to ensure delivery remains on track and within forecast and budget.
• Work closely with Regional teams, Vendors and external partners to coordinate activation plans and resources.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies that could impact Network Deployment programmes.
• Ensure suppliers and stakeholders deliver against agreed plans and reporting requirements.
• Support escalations, SLA management and continuous improvement across the activation process.
• Investigate quality issues and faults and support the timely handover of sites into Operations.
• Analyse trends and causes of failed or cancelled works and implement remedial actions to improve future delivery.
• Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholder groups, including senior management.

Job description

ECS Resource Group Ltd is seeking an Activation Manager to lead the end-to-end activation of new and upgraded RAN sites, ensuring they are planned, gated, integrated and activated in line with delivery plans and SLAs.

You will forecast activation progress, manage dependencies with regional teams, vendors and partners, handle escalations, and drive continuous improvement across the activation lifecycle on a remote, 6-month contract at £400 per day outside IR35.