Project Manager/Solution Architect at Netcom Africa

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Reporting to: Head, Project Engineering   

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing future network developments and undertaking project works.
• Design, setup and configure complex switching environments.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of Local Area Networking and Wide Area Networking.
• Managing assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.
• Ensure implementation projects are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Timely preparation and release of engineering project proposals (e.g. BoM, network diagrams and purchase requests).
• Interpreting clients' requirements, identifying and addressing design parameters and engineering problems and ensuring solutions are implemented.
• Ensure that all projects are well documented and organized.
• Completing all assigned tasks as delegated by the management.

Education and Professional Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Communications/Network/Computer Engineering
• Project Management Professional
• Cisco Certifications
• Microsoft Certifications
• Avaya Certification.

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

• Technical, analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills required
• Excellent IT/Computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office softwares, other company and specific software applications)
• Experience with IP Networking and Fiber Optic Network skills. At least with CCNA and/or CCDA certification              
• Strong organizational skills, effective leadership skills and confident decision-making ability.
• Patience and the ability to deal with people.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Availability in response to needs of the internal or customer for installation, maintenance and equipment malfunctions.
• Willing to perform work or support outside office hour.
• Highly motivated and resourceful.
• Must be a team player and be able to prioritize different request and requirements.