Essential Attributes (Knowledge/Skills/Experience Requirements)
- Bachelors degree, preferably in a science, business or telecommunications discipline, or a minimum of eight years of progressive experience in a related field
-Experience (4-6 years) of technical Project Management within the Telecom Industry
-Experience in managing Telecom Infrastructure and Systems Integration projects in a commercial environment
-Experience with Ericsson Service Layer and/or multimedia offerings and services business
-Solid end-to-end SI/Hosting project management experience, from pre-sales to delivery, including SI/Hosting requirement analysis, scoping, resourcing, budgeting, scheduling, quality control and customer management
-Ability to communicate very effectively with customers, project stakeholders and 3PP vendors, utilising a high level of written and oral presentation skills
-Ability to plan, program and coordinate work, manage risk and make informed decisions regarding project delivery in an environment characterised by high volumes of work and competing deadlines
-Ability to integrate technical, environmental and human aspects of projects, and balance conflicting requirements
-Ability to consult, liaise with and coordinate project stakeholders, and negotiate and resolve conflict with tact and diplomacy
-Ability to work as a member of a team and contribute positively to a spirit of team cooperation
-Skills in computer-based project, resource and other information management systems and in the effective use of project management tools
-Knowledge of modern project management techniques, including performance assessment, project evaluation and review techniques, procurement options, value analysis, and quality assurance
-Experience in establishing project controls to ensure controlled progress, including change management, reporting, tolerances and governance structures.
-Knowledge of Project Management and Quality Management concepts and principles
-Sound knowledge of telecommunication technologies and trends
-Knowledge of Ericsson PROPS-C Project Management Methodology or other industry recognised project management methodology
-Current PMP certification or is actively pursuing professional project management certification (PMP)
-Strong Leadership skills and experience is a must
Describe any specific equipment and/or tools used in the performance of the essential functions of the job:
MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Project, PROPS-C, Core 3, SRM, SAP, MORE tool, Eridoc
Describe travel requirements:
50-100% travel may be required. Many SI/Hosting projects require significant presence in Plano to work with delivery organizations, but some SI/Hosting Prime Integration roles may require prolonged market presence at customer locations