Principal Specialist, Network Implementation (Fibre) at IHS Towers

Description

• We are currently recruiting for a Principal Specialist, Network Implementation (Fibre) who will deliver assigned complex and/ or long-term Outside Plant (OSP) fibre engineering and implementation projects, including budgetary, resourcing and scheduling requirements.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform fibre optic network design, planning and engineering.
• Lead site survey activities and generate high- and low-level designs.
• Create and analyze bills of quantity (BoQs) to be utilized in fibre optic network build.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to the current network in order to meet future network and technology requirements.
• Ensure all implementation activities are performed according to quality specifications and requirements set by the company, customers and equipment manufacturers.
• Supervise quality assurance & in-process audits on the installation of supplied customer services in the OSP, including fibre installation; fibre splice, testing and termination; and acceptance test procedures.
• Utilize the company’s acceptance checklist to execute acceptance test procedures, thereby ensuring the installed fibre optic network conforms to customer requirements.
• Ensure service providers comply with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards.
• Drive any required change control process during the implementation phase.
• Guide Installation and Engineering service providers on proper design and installation techniques, procedures, and documentation/ reporting.
• Ensure that service providers meet all the technical specifications with respect to telecoms and civil works issues.
• Provide feedback to service providers on the work performance, requirements, and recommendations for improvement.
• Review and monitor Project Implementation Plan (PIP) as submitted by vendors
• Support routine preventive and corrective maintenance procedures
• Liaise with internal stakeholders for support on all fibre-related matters necessary for ensuring the company’s goals are achieved.
• Represent the organization externally as required, particularly in areas of project management.
• Provide inputs to the design and implementation of business strategies, plans and procedures.
• Thoroughly understand and communicate requirements to accountable team members. Manage all requirements according to each stakeholder.
• Develop and support effective communication mechanisms between the project teams and the rest of the organization.
• Develop and maintain the project library, filing, recording and reporting systems.
• Assist with equipment & material ordering and payment of vendor/ contractor invoices.
• Escalate project issues on time.
• Facilitate project management training for the organization’s project teams with reference to in-house processes.
• Assist with contract negotiations with external suppliers / vendors where required.
• Ensure proper quality inspections are carried out and provide vendor evaluations.
• Review and validate submitted reports to ensure accuracy
• Review and confirm Pro-forma Invoice (PFI) as submitted by vendors.
• Sign off on projects as completed.
• Review detailed and complete documentation for every project.
• Proactively communicate project status, issues & risks to relevant stakeholder as at when due.
• Track progress and review project tasks to make certain deadlines are met appropriately.
• Present new ideas and strategies to management and other stakeholders.
• Manage and mitigate project risks.
• Liaise closely with other functional areas to ensure accurate and robust budget monitoring against project plans.
• Ensure process of notification or escalation is in place to report on both underspend and potential overspend with appropriate approvals sought for either situation.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement mindset that values learning, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to quality among team-members.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.
• Promote communication between colleagues for the benefit of information flow and to curb any problems that may arise.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Associate Director, Network Implementation (Fibre) on all matters pertaining to the unit.
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Associate Director, Network Implementation (Fibre).

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building / Structural Technology or any related discipline.
• Advanced Degree in any of the above Engineering fields and / or relevant professional certifications, e.g. will be an added advantage.
• +12 years’ relevant experience, including most recent 5-7 years in telecoms program/ project management.

Organizational Competencies:

• Be Bold
• Customer Focus
• Innovation
• Integrity.

Functional Competencies:

• Project Management
• Fibre Optic Planning & Installation
• Fibre Transmission Technologies & Solutions
• Fibre Optic Network Service Delivery Processes & Models
• Reporting
• Business Communication
• Customer Industry Knowledge.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Leading & Influencing.