Transmission Project Manager

Optimal Growth Technologies; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in South Africa is seeking a Transmission Project Manager to oversee Capex and investment management, optimize rollout plans, and ensure project deliverables meet KPIs. The ideal candidate must have at least 8 years of experience in telecommunications with a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and a Project Management qualification. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on driving new products and opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8 Years' relevant experience in Telecommunications.
• 8 Years' experience of Transmission technologies.
• Experience with inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Capex, investment, and cashflow efficiently.
• Manage Transmission capacity rollout programme to meet KPIs.
• Optimize site solutions, methods, and processes.
• Accountable for weekly reporting on network capacity delivery.
• Vendor management to ensure aligned rollout plans.
• Inventory management using JIT approach.

Skills

Budget Management

Project Management

Telecommunications

Vendor Management

Education

Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Degree

Project Management qualification

Job description

Transmission Project ManagerLocation : MidrandDuration : 9 monthsJob responsibilities will include :

• Manage Capex, investment and cashflow efficiently, increase rollout effectiveness and drive new products and opportunities.
• Manage the Transmission Core (Core Fibre, DWDM, IP MPLS, 5G Core) and Access (MW, Fibre, 5G) capacity rollout programme including special and coverage projects for all regions to ensure regional and Transmission KPIs are achieved.
• Optimization of current site solutions, methods, processes, power, RAN, Transmission and Core architectures.
• Accountable for weekly reporting, on-time network capacity delivery, product quality, cost-saving, and operation.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute standard project management deliverables for the successful rollout of sites, products or services, including implementation plan, project schedule, project budget and variances, issues & action items log, meeting minutes, risks assessment and contingencies.
• Vendor management of installation contractors and equipment suppliers to ensure governance and rollout plans are met and aligned to the KPIs.
• Inventory management through JIT approach and ensuring MRNs are raised and issued from the warehouse for multiple site deployment.Experience and qualifications :
• Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Degree / Diploma / Postgraduate qualification essential.
• Project Management qualification essential.
• Budget Management experience.
• – 8 Years' relevant experience in Telecommunications.
• – 8 Years' experience of Transmission (Core, Microwave, Fibre, Leased Lines and Satellite) and Radio Access Network 2G, 3G, LTE and 5G)