Lead Implementation Manager

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Ericsson Full time

About this opportunity :


The implementation manager role will be responsible for the project management of the End to End network delivery of an assigned number of sites in a major network rollout delivery program.


What you will do:

  • Manage site rollout across project with a focus on certain area's/clusters.
  • Manage subcontractors working for Ericsson in Network Roll-Out ensuring subcontractor is on the track with agreed rollout plan. This includes leading Site Survey and Rollout, new equipment logistics, site access.
  • Ensure that the network implementation work is in accordance with Ericsson procedures, local laws, regulation and with respect to customer's directives.
  • Development of Implementation project budget.
  • Monitoring and Control of implementation spend in alignment with budget.
  • Establishment and familiarisation of their assigned program cluster & site list in Site Handler.
  • Complete awareness of the latest current reported status from the Approved Service Providers (ASPs) in the field.
  • Governance of the Ericsson subcontracted ASP re: their strict compliance and adherence to their contracted scope of work.
  • Coordination with a group of specialist resources providing functions and services: H&S, QASIS and Logistics, to deliver an assigned portfolio of sites within the portfolio of clusters assigned.
  • Assign priorities to the ASP and Integration team to focus and drive delivery each and every day.
  • Monitoring, driving and realisation of daily, weekly and monthly delivery run rates and requirements to the customer business as per the Ericsson contracted commitments.
  • Report on plans and progress in regards to the implementation.
  • Identification, mitigation, reporting along with the management and control of risks to the program plans.
  • Act to resolve unforeseen technical, quality and performance issues.
  • Responsible to manage exceptions, slippage and issues of priority, at project level, escalating where required and initiating proactive and mitigating actions to address same wherever appropriate.
  • Responsible to provide leadership, command and control and direction to team.
  • Trigger purchase orders and invoice followup for implementation work.
  • Assure the quality of implementation and act on performance issues.
  • Identify add on sales opportunities related to implementation in ongoing projects.
  • Responsible for ensuring the quality of data in ERISITE is accurate and up to date.
  • Assure that Ericsson preferred processes, methods and tools are implemented and followed.

You will bring

  • Have a Bachelor's Degree or Technical College, preferably in telecommunication, science, engineering or business field, or proven work experience.
  • Previous experience in Implementation Rollout Experience in Radio Networks involving New Site Builds, Modernizations and Expansions
  • Knowledge of E/OHS will be helpful
  • Knowledge of Site Survey, Technical Site Survey Reporting, Understanding needed material and Ordering Material Accurately
  • Proven experience in effectively managing subcontractors (ASP/SP) across large projects
  • Have excellent Planning and Scheduling skills.
  • Good experience with Ericsson processes preferable
  • Knowledge in root cause analysis/problem solving and the ability implement/drive corrective actions and efficiencies.
  • Have good customer and subcontractor relation skills.
  • Good financial understanding and the ability to manage cost efficient solutions.
  • Experience of relevant Ericsson tools like ERISITE preferable
  • Advanced experience and understanding of Ericsson Radio Products in a Live Deployment
  • Good Knowledge of Use Microsoft Office Tools

Why join Ericsson?:

At Ericsson, you ́ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and creativity to push the boundaries of what ́s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world's toughest problems. You ́ll be challenged, but you won't be alone.

You ́ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.


What happens once you apply?:

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Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.

Primary country and city:
South Africa (ZA) || South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg

Req ID: 743820

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