RESPONSIBILITY
Manages large/complex customer facing projects or multiple projects or takes a business management role in an account or group of accounts.
Creation of a project schedule and plan with financial, resource and material requirements.
Develops and presents proposals and final agreements.
Provides leadership to project staff including project engineers, vendors, partners or subcontractors.
Manages the project from start to completion including the resolution of escalated project issues.
Accountable for the Project Budget, schedule and customer satisfaction.
Presents service business value to customers for new or existing business.
Influences the customer in the assessment, planning and management of related network projects.
May manage internal projects/programs within the client.
May Program Manage ongoing optimization service to deployed customer networks (Network Optimization Services)
Works with the Program Management Community to further develop the PM/PGM role, processes and operations.
SKILLS REQUIRED
Fluent in English
BS/BA degree or equivalent plus 6+ years related experience in networking/telecommunications industry (Alcatel, Cisco, Juniper..or major service provider)
OR min 4-5 years managing LAN and/or WAN network implementation and support PLUS 4-5 years in a Clearly defined Senior Project Management role.
Requires professional PM certification , ESi, PMP or equivalent.
Project/Program Management experience in the deployment of leading edge technologies in a highly complex commercial environment.
Has professional project management training credentials (PMI).
Has basic knowledge of routing, routing protocols, switching, internet and general network architecture.
Has demonstrated clear leadership skills and experience working with large project teams and strategic account teams.
Has a good knowledge of the sales process including risk assessment and scoping.
Has demonstrated a good understanding of the legal issues with contracts.
Has demonstrated advanced negotiation and presentation skills.
Understands the organization, aims and processes.
Ideal Candidates should already be based in Kenya
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