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Project Manager (m/f) Mission Critical Networks

Job Title: Project Manager (m/f) Mission Critical Networks
Contract Type: Contract
Location: City of London, London
Industry:
Salary: Negotiable
Start Date: ASAP
REF: 1110_1542104455
Contact Name: Martin Pose
Contact Email: martin.pose@projectpeople.com
Job Published: over 5 years ago

Job Description

Our client is a leading, global producer, supplier and systems integrator of end-to-end telematics and telecommunications solutions. The company offers innovative, business and mission-critical products, technologies and services for rail and urban public transport operators, carrier networks and energy supply companies. It is a trusted partner to organisations, who benefit from a comprehensive array of professional services and round-the-clock customer service. With nine research and development centres in Europe and Asia, the company is constantly pushing the boundaries of technology. In addition, the company works with an ecosystem of strategic partners to maximise value for clients and help them increase their business success.

Project Manager (m/f) Mission Critical Networks

Location: London - Paddington

Your mission:

You are responsible to successfully manage the company's projects in the UK as per contractual commitment (scope, time, quality, budget) and processes / Governance.

Your tasks:

  • Act as primary interface for customers, develop customer relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Manage Mission Critical Networks projects with a special focus on the final delivery's conformity with the customer's expectations concerning time and quality.
  • Take charge of end to end planning and management of projects' scope, financials, schedules and resources
  • Efficiently control costs and manage internal resources and subcontractors.
  • Handle changes and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
  • Manage and mitigate risks in order to meet contractual KPI.
  • Provide visibility and reporting to the head of Service Delivery, Sales Manager and country Manager; detect and manage any project deviation and escalation.

Your profile:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager (m/f). As successful candidate, you should possess:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in engineering, business or telecommunications, and ideally a certification in project management (e.g. PMI).
  • At least 5 years' project management experience in the telecommunication industry, preferably in the rollout of wireless networks (GSM/UMTS/LTE).
  • Know-how in the application of professional project management methodologies and tools.
  • Profound understanding of network deployment and integration of wireless systems as well as of financial issues.
  • Effective skills in negotiating and team work as well as in time, client and relationship management.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively and to deliver results in challenging and complex environments.
  • Proactive attitude towards work.
  • Driving license.

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