Lead the engagement for project-related tasks; work with various internal functions and vendors / partners to deliver the service according to committed specifications and time.Accountable for the successful delivery of the assigned project within time, quality, and cost; based on sound project management methodology whilst adhering to client Project Model and other relevant client compliances.Support the preparation of RFQ / RFP and other special projects and obtain approval from the Investment Committee.Provide leadership and direction to Project Team Members.Establish and introduce project management and methodology best practices.Manage and lead projects to ensure all milestones are met within time, quality standards, resources & budget constraints.Manage expectations and conflict resolution amongst project stakeholders, steering committee, project team, vendors, and 3rd parties.Plan, review and negotiate project schedule with product owner.Coordinate and obtain inter-department support on planned tasks.Act as liaison between entire project team (users and vendors) and ensure alignment.Ensure contract is thoroughly reviewed and negotiated, and always safeguard Client's interest.Escalate potential risks / blocking issues together with proposed mitigation plans and/or recommendations.Lead and proactively manage all deviations, risks and inter-dependencies that impact the project.Be the gatekeeper for all entry and exit criteria to the next project phase.Provide weekly project updates based on Project Governance processes.Participate (if necessary) in Project Governance Working Team meetings.Produce relevant documentation in compliance with Project Governance requirements and standards.Ensure hardcopy documentation is signed-off, filed, scanned (signed-off page) and placed in designated repository.Ensure all documentation is complete & comprehensive.Ensure investment, solution and resources are optimized.Manage project resources.
Ensure high performance team by leading and providing guidance.
Also ensure team members are motivated, productive, and developing their skills and experience.Ensure post-Implementation handover to Operations is smooth.Ensure proper project close-out including (but not limited to) lessons learnt, evaluations and conducting face-to-face review with project team on performance.Knowledgeable and experienced in IP core / MPLS domain network expansion and services migration.Lead discussion with Senior Management Team and drive for the desired outcome.Lead a team that manages Zoom for client-wide usage.Vendor managementFacilitate and conduct vendor evaluation and selection process.Facilitate contract and SLA negotiations.Ensure all billings and internal chargeback are updated.Be the primary technical contact point for vendors.Establish effective and good working relationships with the vendor.Ensure vendors always comply with client regulations.Monitor, track and manage vendor's delivery by ensuring all statement of work is delivered as per contract and agreement, apart from within timeline and quality standards with complete documentation.Ensure high standards on the service delivered before Operationalization.RequirementsMinimum 5 years of network project management experience with at least 5 years in Network Domain.Must have decent technical knowledge in networking.#J-18808-Ljbffr