Senior Manager : Deployment

Robert Walters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading telecommunications company as a Senior Manager Deployment. This role involves driving the deployment of innovative power solutions, managing project budgets, and working closely with vendors to ensure timely execution. Ideal candidates should have extensive project management experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• More than 14 years of relevant experience in telecoms program management.
• Strong skills in program management, capital optimization, logistics, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and timely deployment of solutions related to diesel savings.
• Liaise closely with vendors and manage project budgets.
• Set up policies for quality delivery and ensure financial closure of projects.

Skills

Project Management

Program Management

Capital Optimization

Logistics Management

Vendor Management

Contract Management

Power Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Specialist Masters in Engineering or MBA

Professional certifications (PMP or PRINCE2)

Job description

Our Client Our client is a leading player in the telecommunications industry, known for their commitment to innovation and customer focus.

They offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where every team member's contribution is valued.

They believe in fostering a culture of integrity and boldness, encouraging their employees to take on challenges and drive change.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its employees and offers opportunities for growth and development.

Duties & Responsibilities As a Senior Manager Deployment, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and timely deployment of new power and other solutions.

You will be responsible for driving assigned solutions related to diesel savings while maintaining up-to-date trackers.

Your role will involve liaising closely with vendors, approving weekly deployment plans, identifying solutions to problems faced during deployment, managing project budgets, setting up policies for quality delivery, and ensuring financial closure of all executed projects.

Your ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders will be crucial in this role.

Ensure efficient and timely deployment of new power and other solutions that meet industry best standards Drive deployment of assigned solutions related to diesel savings Advise the Director and other key members of senior management on planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters Maintain up-to-date trackers and verify actual availability of resources and materials as stated by vendors Review and approve the weekly deployment plan and convene meetings with vendors to discuss the deployment approach Proactively identify solutions to problems faced during deployment, focusing on delivery and timelines Manage allocated project budgets, ensuring efficient commitment and capitalization Set up policies and procedures to facilitate quality delivery of projects by the regional team and site build contractors Ensure all executed projects completed by contractors are also financially closed Desired Experience & Qualification The ideal candidate for the Senior Manager Deployment position brings a wealth of experience in project management.

They possess strong skills in program management, capital optimization, logistics management, vendor management, contract management, and power systems.

Their background includes a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related discipline.

Specialist Masters in Engineering or an MBA, as well as professional certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2, will be considered a significant asset.

They bring over 14 years of relevant experience in telecoms program management.

Strong background in Project Management Experience in Program Management Knowledge in Capital Optimization Proficiency in Logistics Management Experience in Vendor Management Expertise in Contract Management Understanding of Power Systems Ready to take your career to the next level?