Business Project Manager Job Spec
JOB OBJECTIVES
• Co-ordinate the implementation of Network Infrastructure projects through the complete project lifecycle as well as the delivery of project deliverables (systems, products and services) within specified time, specifications/ Quality and available resources.
• Perform projects definition activities such as to facilitate the creation of project teams and define project deliverables as per requirement.
• Provide CAPEX cash flow projections based on acceptance schedule delivery programme
• Participate in contracts/ price negotiations where applicable.
• Measure the delivery progress of contracted deliverables against the agreed quality standards and systems/ products as well as the project plan.
• Report on project progress to stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks. Decide upon and facilitate or authorise corrective action.
• Manage the implementation of specific new products and services.
• Integrate project work through but not limit to interfacing and liaising with all relevant groups/ divisions within the company.
• Maintain project quality standards through adherence to Project Management methodology/ processes.


OUTPUTS
• Implemented projects
• Controlled Documentation
• Facilitated Processes
• Managed Projects
• Compiled Project Reports
• Managed Budgets

COMPETENCIES:
Skills:
• Communication Skills
• Co-ordinating Skills
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Analytical
• Facilitation Skills.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Negotiation Skills.
• Decision – making Skills.

Knowledge:
• Project management Methodologies
• Telecoms Service Frameworks and Architectures
• MPLS / IP networks
• Cisco Products
• Satellite / VSAT systems
• VOIP systems
• Business Ethics
• Engineering Standards
• Business Processes
• Financial management
• Policies and procedures
• Business environment
• Performance management
• PC literate and absolute understanding and application of project management tools and techniques in a complex systems environment

Job Experience:
• 8-10 years experience within the ICT environment including:
• Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience (Essential)
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the ISP environment (Essential)
• Exposure to the network Environment (Essential)
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the planning and roll-out of IP-based platforms, systems, or services (essential)
• Experience in the IP Environment (Advantageous)
• Contractor management (Desirable)
• Experience working with international service providers (Advantageous)
Education:
• Relevant 3 year degree