Project Manager OFC Deployment at Airtel

Job Type: Full-time · Mid-Senior level

Job Purpose

• The role holder will Plan, Direct and Deploy all Identified Network Projects and Programs to ensure High Speed of Time to Market.
• This role must guarantee synergy, effective and efficient resource utilization, cost optimization and Return on investments to deliver on Business goals and +1 Network experience.

Key Accountabilities

• Support fiber rollout to ensure strict timelines are met and quality delivery.
• Coordinate 3rd party vendors and ensure quality fiber deployments.
• Coordinate active equipment installation and integration to the LIVE OFC network.
• In depth knowledge of Fiber Optics cabling and ability to supervise OSP projects.
• Strict adherence and full implementation to set or established technical specification by the operator for OFC Deployment.
• Strict adherence and implementation of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) policies of the company. Restoration of site to its original state after the project and most importantly keeping the environment clean after working.
• Daily, weekly submission of snag reports during implementation which will form part of the criteria to be used in benchmarking contractor’s performance.
• Generation of site Audit reports after the project completion as a tool for cutting down on expense i.e. jobs not executed in the PO would not be paid for.
• Conduction of both the pre & final civil acceptance test in line with the industry standards.
• Determine scope, budget and schedules for OSP projects
• Coordinate project schedules
• Create and implement technical inspection and quality assurance procedures.
• Develop, design tools and methodology for fiber optic cables
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to secure ROW and other approvals.
• Adhere to the departmental process which is aligned with the PMI process for all site materials delivery and integration.
• Adhere strictly to regulatory and all statutory permissions required for site rollout
• Suggest new ideas for Improving Fiber rollout and OFC subcontractor performance to ensure regular follow-up and objective measurements.
• Track and Follow-up on material delivery and usage on the routes
• Ensure and coordinate various activities with Supply Chain Management for Warehousing & Dispatching of network element to specific locations.
• Developing a win-win relationship by setting common goals and objectives.

Education & Experience

• University Degree or HND in Engineering.
• Professional qualification in Project Management Techniques.
• Minimum of 5 years of Fiber Optics Deployment experience. 6-8 years’ experience in the Telecom sector
• At least 2 years of project management experience in similar role.
• Good knowledge of transmission networks.
• Experience in Fiber Optic Deployment, troubleshooting and general understanding of Fiber Optic cable design and theory.
• Experience of managing multiple complex Network projects simultaneously
• Evidence of successful project delivery with wide geographical spread

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong Numeric skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Business Acumen
• Eye for details
• Environmental Knowledge
• Communication skills
• Project management
• Process Quality.