Power Associate Project Manager

Level-Up; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking an Associate Project Manager to oversee power build projects. The role involves collaboration with teams, monitoring progress, and ensuring project deliverables are met. Suitable candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in project management or related field and have relevant experience and certifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven experience in project management, preferably within telecommunications.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of power and electricity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor power and electrical project execution.
• Conduct regular status meetings and update stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot issues and liaise with technical teams.

Skills

Project Management

Planning

Communication

Customer Satisfaction

Documentation

Feasibility Studies

Corrective Actions

Presentations

Management

Telecommunications

Education

Bachelors degree in project management or similar

PMP or other relevant project management certification

Job description

The Associate Project Manager is responsible for coordinating various aspects of power build projects, ensuring timely execution, and collaborating with cross functional teams to achieve project objectives, including coordinating power infrastructure development, as well as effectively managing contractors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables for power and electrical infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure the efficient execution of power and electrical build projects.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and proactively implement corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct regular status meetings with team members and stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and address any concerns.
• Collaborate with field teams to ensure successful installation and connection of power and electrical connections to end-user premises.
• Troubleshoot and resolve activation-related issues, minimizing service disruption and maximizing customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with network planners and engineers to develop comprehensive power and electrical deployment plans.
• Assist in evaluating the feasibility of new projects by conducting site surveys and feasibility studies.
• Contribute to the development of strategies for optimizing power and electrical network coverage, capacity, and performance.
• Assist in the selection of suitable technologies and equipment for power and electrical planning and deployment.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, addressing any concerns, questions, or requests for information.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams, management, and external partners, facilitating collaboration and alignment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and risk assessments.
• Prepare comprehensive project status reports and presentations for management and stakeholders. Establish clear and effective communication channels with internal teams, vendors, contractors, and clients.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in project management or similar, or a related field is a plus.
• PMP or other relevant project management certification is a plus.
• 3 + years proven experience in project management, preferably within the
• telecommunications industry.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of power and electricity and the
• Familiarity with power and electrical infrastructure and planning principles.

Required Skills:

Project Documentation Feasibility Studies Electricity Telecommunications Corrective Actions Deliverables Components Infrastructure Contractors Customer Satisfaction Presentations Vendors Documentation Project Management Planning Communication Management