About the Role : The Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Microwave (MW) Network deployment projects at VI (Vodafone Idea). This includes overseeing the entire process from conceptualization to planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role involves balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks throughout the project lifecycle, making necessary adjustments to maintain successful delivery
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage MW Network deployment projects, from initial planning and design to final implementation and review.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
- Monitor and measure project progress at defined milestones, ensuring that deliverables meet quality standards and timelines.
- Proactively identify and address risks, issues, and changes in scope to ensure smooth project execution.
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure expectations are met.
- Balance competing project constraints, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, and resources, adjusting as necessary to meet project goals.
- Ensure that all projects are delivered in compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
- Timely delivery of MW Network projects (on time, within budget, meeting quality standards).
- Effective risk management and mitigation strategies.
- Successful scope management with minimal scope creep.
- High levels of stakeholder satisfaction and project outcomes that exceed expectations.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience
Candidate should have strong project management, team, and partner management skills.A strong talent for project coordination and delegation, whilst motivated by the desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.Able to work cross functionally and manage multiple projects and issues simultaneously.Candidate should possess an Engineering degree from an accredited institution and have a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a similar related position. PMP or any equivalent certification is required.Skills
Proficient in spoken and written English.Ability to make difficult, complex decisions.Long term focus visionary able to see the result and the ability to communicate this vision to project team members and customers.Customer focused behaviorAbility to motivate othersAbility to create environment conducive to contribution, growth, and achievement,High level understanding of microwave radio and network services.A focus on the quality processAbility to work with other people, team skills and with a positive work attitude.With high standards of integrityWillingly assumes responsibility and ownershipSelf-starter and demonstrates personal initiativeKnowledge of cost accounting and budgetingMediation skills (conflict resolution)Well versed with project management tools like MS projectAbility to use a variety of personal computer software to provide professional documents and / or prepare presentation media for executive audiences.