Fibre Network / Telecommunications Project Manager at Vobiss Gridworx Nigeria Limited

Vobiss Gridworx Nigeria Limited (Vobiss Gridworx) is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and a telecommunication communications infrastructure delivery company. The company is an affiliate of Vobiss Solution Limited, Ghana, a Systems Integration and Communications Infrastructure provisioning company. Established in 2018, We provide specialist advisory services and solutions across five verticals in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Smart Energy, Telecommunication infrastructure and Electronic Security to enterprises within the emerging markets of sub-Saharan Africa, in particular Ghana and Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fibre Network / Telecommunications Project Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• We are looking to recruit a telecoms project manager to work on a regional fibre build programme on behalf of a telecoms / ISP.
• Working from home / from our offices in Ikoyi Lagos. Candidate will be looking at project sites around the northern section of Lagos State and will own project delivery for both new Backbone and Access Fibre Networks. He/ she will be supported by an operations team that will take project delivery responsibility for both backbone and access fibre networks.
• A background in project management in telecoms fibre / copper network build is essential with a 5-6 years track record of success within this environment. This is essential, so a proven track record in telecoms civils / fibre build is a must.
• The role is also a highly client facing role and experience of working on or around similar projects would be a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Leading the project team responsible for the network delivery of both fibre networks. responsible for the project management of the design, build and delivery of the cables in the group from the DP to customer premises.
• This is going to be a fast moving, aggressive roll out so you should be well versed in a similar telecoms environment and you`ll be able to point to a track record of delivering on time and within budget.
• Act as the owner of Network Delivery on assigned projects internally and externally and will be responsible for the day to day management of the planning, design and build to the agreed design, budget and time scale.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Candidates should possess Bachelor's degree with 5-6 years work experience.
• Proven track record of the delivery of fibre and copper-based solutions.
• An understanding of the project life cycle linked to delivering a national ISP network.
• Formal methodology background (Prince 2, PMP) combined with a think on your feet attitude that allows the project to be delivered on time, and within budget.
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience of project planning processes, techniques, methodologies, risk and commercial savvy.
• Stakeholder management, negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to manage uncertainty and understand the impact of this on the project; proactive and forward-looking.
• The ability to push back when needed whilst keeping the customer happy.
• Understanding of business drivers and complex organisational designs.
• Knowledge of telecoms business planning and provisioning process.
• Ability to interact with technical engineers inside the business and non-technical customers outside of the company.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: soyinka.sowoolu@vobissgridworx.com using the "Job title" as subject of the email.