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Predominant telecommunications services firm is in search of a Project Manager (PM) to oversee all technical aspects of a Project (with Mobile operators) using planning, monitoring and controlling processes. The company is a great place to work, growing and embarking on new cutting edge technology. The PM is responsible for coordination and completion of the project and to this end will perform a variety of tasks including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, coordinating until project is completed. Such tasks will include technical understanding of customer requirements, setting deadline, monitoring and summarizing progress of the project. The PM may be responsible for more than one project at a time from both technical and administrative aspects.

The PM will be responsible for the successful implementation of different Flash Networks solutions within large mobile operators. A project time-line normally spans over several months up to a year. The job also consists of daily contact with multiple global technical teams.

             Leading multi-disciplinary teams with participation from different functions within the               
              organization and where appropriate, external sub-contractors
             To be Company's client representative for all matters relating to the implementation phase of     
              any work undertaken for both technical and business aspects.
             To assist in identifying and responding to sales opportunities.
             Planning and problem-solving tasks. The PM is responsible for planning the project in order to
              accomplish its goals or produce the products required within constraints such as time, cost and
              agreed quality standards.
             The PM must be courteous and polite in written and oral communication, and be able to get
              ideas across in a non-confrontational manner in one-to-one situations, small groups, and before
              large audiences.
             The PM is responsible for the project's commitment to quality - also referred to as fitness for
               purpose or specification level, and may need to call on specialists to assist in creating or
               assessing quality standards.
Experience & Knowledge
BSC (or higher) Engineering degree.
             Previous hands-on technical experience - MUST
             Proven project management experience gained in a telecommunications environment
             5 + years in managing complex implementation projects within large mobile operators, wire line
              operators or ISPs
             Very good technical knowledge of IP networks, Cellular topology.
             Good understanding of operating system concepts (Linux and Windows).
             Fluent English
             Willing to travel abroad on occasion
             Willing to travel domestically up to 30%
Candidate Must Have

5+ to 7 years of experience
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Ideal Candidate
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
             Strong administrative, time management and self-organizational skills
             Good negotiation skills
             Ability to quickly learn new technologies
             Team player, Excellent inter-personal skills
             Able to work under pressure
             Customer oriented
             'can do' attitude
             Excellent priority/time management skills
             Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

The ideal candidate has worked for these companies:
Openwave, Cisco, Comverse, Allot communication, All Tier 1 operators

Base Salary - DOE
Benefits - Full