Sabenza IT

Project Manager (Networks/Telecommunications)

Sabenza IT  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description


This role is perfect for someone who thrives on managing
complex, cross functional projects and building strong supplier relationships
while keeping every implementation on time, in scope and within budget.


Requirements


What they will do:


  • Build and manage
    relationships with external suppliers and vendors

  • Manage communication
    between internal stakeholders and external suppliers

  • Facilitate the
    implementation process of all transmission links

  • Manage the order and
    approval process for new services

  • Establish implementation
    management processes and tracking mechanisms

  • Ensure internal and
    external deadlines are met for cross functional implementations

  • Act as the main point of
    contact for Technology and Operations on new transmission or increased
    capacity requirements

  • Continuously review
    capacity, supplier performance and pricing across transmission routes

  • Recommend self build
    options where supply is limited or unreliable

  • Manage cross functional
    projects, ensuring team tactics align with project deliverables

  • Track project statuses,
    dependencies and risks, optimising resource and time allocation

  • Facilitate cross
    functional alignment between technology, systems and operations through
    the MOS and partnership agreements

  • Consolidate functional
    reporting and tracking on projects

  • Manage contract
    administration, including expirations, renewals and notice periods

  • Maintain the Master
    circuit and hosting system

  • Manage and
    track FTTH, FTTB and Fixed build projects from initiation, scope to
    completion

  • Work daily across
    network and cross functional systems, using monitoring and project
    management tools as part of core duties


What they will need: (Skills and competencies)


  • Bachelor's degree in
    Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field

  • Project Management
    Diploma

  • 5+ years' experience in
    project management, with a focus on network infrastructure and
    implementation.

  • Demonstrated experience
    with FTTH and FTTB (business fibre) build projects is required, with a
    solid technical understanding

  • Demonstrated experience
    with Fixed wireless builds are required

  • Working knowledge of
    network monitoring and project management software

  • Working knowledge of
    managing project budget, quality and completion on time

  • Experience managing
    complex projects from initiation to completion, including planning,
    scheduling, risk and budget management

  • Experience working with
    cross functional teams and managing vendor relationships

  • Strong understanding of
    network infrastructure technologies, including LAN, WAN, VPN and cloud
    based networking

  • Ability to manage
    multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively

  • Excellent communication
    skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non technical
    stakeholders
Sabenza IT

About Sabenza IT

Sabenza iT Recruitment is a Level 2 BBBEE company with more than 23 years of expertise in Information Technology recruitment. Our team comprises 20 recruiters dedicated to providing top-notch services in recruiting for sectors such as SAP, IT Developers, and IT Security, among others. Sabenza iT is proud to be a wholly South African-owned company.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Natal, Cape Town, Gauteng, ZA
Year Founded
2013
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