Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Deliver the project through to post-live support in accordance with the agreed Scope of Work.
• Ensure the alignment of the new OSS/BSS and GIS with the systems that will be retained post-live.
• Partner with the SI and internal/external stakeholders in the project planning, communication, design, implementation, resourcing, testing activities (Infra, ST, SIT, UAT), data migration and deployment activities leading to production go-live.
• Partner with business users and IT SMEs to deliver the project within scope, cost, time and quality requirements.
• Align the team and identify the associated inter-dependencies and risks and work to resolve these.
• Monitor and track the status of work streams, key issues and costs.
• Input into project dashboards and reports for updates on project status and issues.
• Track and update resources plan, provide input for resource requirements.
• Review and ensure that vendor deliverables meet contractual obligations.
• Ensure the timely completion of project activities and deliverables, timely escalation of open issues, closure of all issues and the sign-offs from the respective stakeholders.
• Manage the changes to the project scope, schedule and cost.
• Facilitate Change Request Process with the SI.
• Deliver the project outcomes.
• Attend to any other reasonable duties as assigned.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with the team to solve technical and business issues.
• Work with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful project outcome.
• Obtain stakeholders buy-in while ensuring that they are aware of their responsibilities and deliverables, including the associated deadlines.

Requirements:

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering/Science or equivalent with min5 years of relevant experience in Project Management.
• Experience in requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, data migration, training, deployment and production cutover.
• Strong technical knowledge in the areas of software implementation, telecommunications, and telecommunications operations.
• Experience in implementing OSS/BSS and external systems integrations.
• Effective time management, analytical and logical decision-making ability.
• Good vendor management and able to communicate fluently in English.
• Negotiation, mediation, people management skills.
• Ability to consistently follow up with team members to achieve progress.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel
• 6 months contract with benefits