Implementation Manager at Ericsson Nigeria

With operations in 43 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Ericsson is the largest global telecommunications vendor that is innovating, developing and improving the lives of people, business and society. We supply and service all major African operators, with market leadership in Mobile Broadband, Communication Services, Fixed Broadband Convergence, Operations and Business Support Systems. We also boast the largest MS community in the world and are the technology leaders in both Television and Media Management and the Service Enabling Area.

We are currently looking for several Implementation Manager. This role is a contract for 6 to 12 months (plus possible extension), based in Lagos.

Job Title: Implementation Manager

Req ID: 59547
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Contract

Job Summary

• Implementation Management has a leading, coordinating and supporting role regarding technical topics and solutions within a network implementation organization.
• The job role can be adapted and used for managing all implementation services e.g. Network Design, Site Acquisition, Civil Works, Installation, Integration services etc.
• Responsible for management of activities and personnel both from Ericsson, Customer and Suppliers according to Ericsson requirements and Customer contract.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• End to end interface to Project and Customers
• Relate with supply on materials, Logistics, Sourcing, neighboring function involved in the rollout
• Documentation
• Meet Ericsson standard on quality
• Deliver on record time
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Preparation, Planning & Organizing of activities
• Following Instructions & Procedures
• Report & Close Activity

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience as Radio Implementation Manager eg Site Engineer, Installer, Civil Works construction, Civil Work design, Turn-key rollout incl. Site Acquisition etc.
• BEng/B.Sc/HND or its equivalent degrees in any of the Engineering or related Fields
• Must have oral and written communication skills
• Reporting using Site Handler/Excel/Power Point is a must
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors
• Takes ownership to drive end to end
• Can work independently
• Good knowledge in Microsoft Office suite of programs. Ericsson tools like PIwin, GASK and SiteHandler
• Good knowledge of Ericsson family of RBS2000/3000/6000 and Trouble Shooting skills.
• Good knowledge of Ericsson TN family and Trouble Shooting skills.
• Good knowledge of Feeder Measurements and Trouble Shooting (like VSWR and PIM problems).
• Good knowledge of Ericsson Installation standards, Site Engineering and Quality.
• Good communication skill (English, written and speaking) and a Transfer-of-Knowledge attitude.

Typical Interfaces:

• Installers, Implementation Coordinators, Site supervisors, ASPs, Project Management, Quality organization

Behavioral Competences:

• Entrepreneurial & Commercial Thinking
• Working with People
• Leading & Supervising
• Coping with Pressures & Setbacks
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Planning & Organising

Applicable Process Connected to Job Role:

• Operational Health and Safety - OHS, procedures

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online