Telecom Infrastructure Project Manager
Thryve
Ansprechpartner: Kacper Prejs
Dusseldorf, Deutschland
TelekommunikationInfrastrukturTelekommunikations-Infrastruktur5G (Telecommunication)Gestaltung der Infrastruktur
Beschreibung
Overview
Our customer are seeking an experienced and independent Senior Project Manager to manage and deliver complex infrastructure projects in the telecommunications sector. The role requires in depth knowledge of mobile network sites, tower infrastructure and site delivery processes, as well as the ability to lead projects independently, identify risks at an early stage and drive critical issues forward consistently.
The ideal candidate will have several years’ experience in telecommunications or TowerCo environments, combining technical expertise with strong project management skills, and will demonstrate a high degree of initiative, assertiveness and a solution oriented approach. The technical focus is on candidates with extensive experience in site planning, modification, colocation, infrastructure roll out and mobile network projects.
Your responsibilities
• Independently managing and implementing technical infrastructure projects at the customers tower and rooftop sites
• Taking responsibility for project planning, implementation, monitoring and the successful achievement of defined milestones
• Organising and chairing site by site meetings to ensure active project management
• Analysing project progress, risks, dependencies and critical paths
• Consistently escalating deviations relating to deadlines, quality or delivery
• Managing internal and external stakeholders and service providers
• Assessing and interpreting technical documentation, site documentation, photographic records and technical drawings
• Assisting with technical acceptance checks and quality inspections
• Preparation of KPI analyses, management reports and decision making documentation
• Ensuring compliance with technical standards, processes and guidelines
• Initiating and coordinating necessary adjustments to processes and guidelines
• Proactively identifying opportunities for optimisation within ongoing projects
Technical requirements
Must-haves
• At least 3 years’ professional experience in technical project management, ideally in the telecommunications or infrastructure sector
• A great understanding of mobile network sites, including towers, rooftop sites and active and passive infrastructure
• Experience in managing site planning, site modification, roll out, colocation or infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of planning, approval and implementation processes
• Proficiency in handling technical plans and site documentation
• Ability to analyse and interpret technical drawings and photographic documentation
• Experience in stakeholder and escalation management
• Very good knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Very good written and spoken German and English
Nice-to-have
• Experience in TowerCo environments
• Knowledge of mobile communications technologies such as GSM, UMTS, LTE or 5G
• Experience in site replacement or colocation
• Knowledge of governance, KPI and reporting structures
• Experience of working with mobile network operators and infrastructure partners
Personal skills
Particularly important
• Strong self motivation and a high degree of independence
• Ability to drive projects forward independently without constant supervision
• Strong assertiveness when dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive approach to work with a strong focus on finding solutions
• Ability to prepare, drive and consistently follow up on decisions
• High resilience, even in critical project situations
• Analytical thinking and a structured approach
• Communication tailored to the target audience at both operational and management levels
• Strong team spirit and willingness to cooperate
Desired Candidate Profile (Professional Summary)
Experienced telecommunications and infrastructure project manager with in depth expertise in mobile network sites, tower infrastructure and technical roll out projects. Several years’ experience in independently managing complex infrastructure projects, including site planning, site modification, colocation and supplier management. Proven ability to overcome technical and organisational challenges, actively manage risks and bring projects to a successful conclusion through consistent stakeholder and escalation management. A strong combination of technical expertise, project management skills, assertiveness and a high degree of initiative.
Working conditions
• Work can be carried out predominantly remotely (currently up to 80 per cent)
• Collaboration with national and international stakeholders
• A high degree of personal responsibility and scope for initiative