Technical Project Manager, Engineering

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133854, Technical Project Manager, Engineering


Position Purpose:
This position leads and executes cross-functional corporate and department initiatives in support of the T-Mobile engineering network. This role contributes to T-Mobile's success by collaboratively building and improving the wireless network to meet the top operating objectives for the company through the leadership of project management. Lead, develop a team of Engineering and operational personnel in cross-functional initiatives building and improving the engineering network and introducing new technologies.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The jobholder provides oversight for the following activities. Other duties may be assigned.

Provides formal project reviews with Team Members and key stakeholders to successfully deliver projects.

Lead cross-functional initiatives and teams from concept through operational acceptance, to meet top operating objectives.

Provides formal project reviews with stakeholders to perform ongoing assessments on the progress of Engineering Projects.

Establishes and nurtures internal working relationships across the enterprise which foster the development of cross-functional teamwork.

Manage the Project Schedule using latest techniques

Manage Project Capital Costs

Identify Risks in Projects and use proven PM techniques to assess and mitigate.

Manage the delivery of the Project Scope and proposed Scope changes.

Prepare Status reports accurately depicting the stage or the project.

Able to prepare an Earned Value evaluation of the project progress


Scope of Leadership Responsibilities:
Manages Project delivery within Field Services Center Engineering, Project Management Organization.


Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Managing People - Includes stakeholders in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for team activities; Makes self available to stakeholders;


Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years project management experience Career shows progression in operational roles.

Must possess successful project management and implementation experience as well as experience in process engineering.

Engineering background in the area of Telecommunications with Wireless Telecommunications considered a valuable asset.

Requires excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project 2000.

Candidate must know the Nortel NSS and BSS product line

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college/university or equivalent work experience required.

Candidates with Project Management Certifications are required or equivalent work experience.

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