OSP Program Manager - Damascus Based
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About the Role
Norconsult Telematics seeks an OSP Program Manager to assume overall management of the Outside Plant expansion program in Damascus, Syria. Requires 15+ years of telecom experience with at least 5 years in management running large-scale telecommunications projects.
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Responsibilities
- Assume overall management of the Outside Plant expansion program
- Responsible for leadership, management, execution, and control of all activities within the project
- Build a successful team of subordinate Project Managers and Section Managers
- Establish efficient reporting and escalation mechanisms for both the client and Norconsult Telematics
- Perform risk management activities by ensuring critical project tasks and blocking issues are analysed and corrective actions implemented
- Specify requirements for project staff in terms of number, qualifications, and time needed
- Ensure proper screening, evaluation, and recommendation of candidates
- Establish and maintain a good relationship with the corresponding client management level
- Ensure project control, engineering review, and supervision processes are established
- Plan vacations and time off to ensure availability of manpower
- Ensure qualified deputies are appointed for all managers and other key staff members
- Assess staff performance, placement, and suitability for project work
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Engineering
- Minimum 15 years of documented professional experience within an operator or vendor organisation
- At least 5 years in a management position running large scale, multi disciplined telecommunications projects
- Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of Outside Plant
- Excellent organisational, management, and interpersonal skills, with experience working in a multi cultural and multi national environment
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English; Arabic is considered an asset
- PMP project management certification or equivalent
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Position Objectives
- To assume the overall management of the Outside Plant expansion program.
Job Description and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the leadership, management, execution, and control of all activities within the project to ensure timely, efficient, and professional execution of all project tasks.
- Build a successful team of subordinate Project Managers and Section Managers.
- Establish efficient reporting and escalation mechanisms for both the client and Norconsult Telematics.
- Perform risk management activities by ensuring that critical project tasks and blocking issues are thoroughly analysed and that proper corrective actions are timely implemented.
- Specify requirements for project staff in terms of number, qualifications, and time needed according to project demands and within the contract budget.
- Ensure proper screening, evaluation, and recommendation of candidates (new and replacements).
- Establish and maintain a good relationship with the corresponding client management level.
- Ensure project control, engineering review, and supervision processes are established to verify that project work and equipment deliveries are in accordance with approved project specifications and contractual obligations.
- Plan vacations and time off to ensure the availability of manpower when and where required.
- Ensure qualified deputies are appointed for all managers and other key staff members when unavailable.
- Assess staff performance, placement in the organisation according to qualifications, and suitability for project work.
- Prepare regular staff and manpower utilisation reports to management.
Qualification and Required Skills
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Engineering.
- Minimum 15 years of documented professional experience within an operator or vendor organisation, with at least 5 years in a management position running large scale, multi disciplined telecommunications projects.
- Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of Outside Plant.
- Excellent organisational, management, and interpersonal skills, with experience working in a multi cultural and multi national environment.
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English; Arabic is considered an asset.
- PMP project management certification or equivalent.
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