Project Manager OFC Deployment at Airtel

To 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. 

Responsibilities

Speed of Execution of Fiber Rollout

• 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.
• Strict adherence and full implementation to set or establish 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

Logistics and Project Management

• Adhere to the departmental process which is aligned with the PMI process for all site materials delivery and integration

Regulatory and Statutory Compliance

• Adhere strictly to regulatory and all statutory permissions required for site rollout 

Partner and Supply Chain Management

• 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. 

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications  

• University degree or HND in Engineering.
• Professional qualification in Project Management Techniques

Relevant Experience & Functional Skills

• 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 a 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
• In depth knowledge of Fiber Optics cabling and ability to supervise OSP projects.

Other requirements 

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