IT Project Manager (Testing & Deployment) (6-month contract)

Our client is a leader in the technology infrastructure industry. It is seeking to employ an
experienced professional to join them as
IT Project Manager (Testing and Deployment) (6-month
contract) (Ref: KHXXXX)
Our esteemed client is undertaking an implementation project of a large-scale Operating
Support System / Business Support System (OSS / BSS) and GIS Network Planning
System. It is at the testing and deployment stage of the project.
Reporting to the Project Director and PMO Office the IT Project Manager will be
responsible for planning and managing the external and retained system integrations as
well as deployment and on-boarding the Clients business partners and customers. For
these areas the Project Manager is expected to be hands-on and work with and manage
across a cross-functional team which comprises the system integrator (SI) incumbent
vendors external business partners and internal business users and IT SMEs to deliver
the desired business and system outcomes.
The Job
A) Project/Delivery Management for the assigned areas:
Deliver the project through to post-live support in accordance with the agreed
Scope of Work.
Ensure the alignment of the new OSS / BSS and GIS with the systems that will be
retained post-live.
Partner with the SI and internal/external stakeholders in the project planning
communication design implementation resourcing testing activities (Infra ST
SIT UAT) data migration and deployment activities leading to production go-live.
Partner with business users and IT SMEs to deliver the project within scope cost
time and quality requirements.
Align the team and identify the associated inter-dependencies and risks and work
to resolve these.
Monitor and track the status of work streams key issues and costs.
Input into project dashboards and reports for updates on project status and issues.
Track and update resources plan provide input for resource requirements.
Review and ensure that vendor deliverables meet contractual obligations.
Ensure the timely completion of project activities and deliverables timely
escalation of open issues closure of all issues and the sign-offs from the
respective stakeholders.
Manage the changes to the project scope schedule and cost.
Facilitate Change Request Process with the SI.
Deliver the project outcomes.
Attend to any other reasonable duties as assigned.

B) Stakeholder and People Management for the assigned areas:
Manage internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain a collaborative culture.
Work with the team to solve technical and business issues.
Manage conflicts if and when they occur.
Work with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful project
outcome.
Obtain stakeholders buy-in while ensuring that they are aware of their
responsibilities and deliverables including the associated deadlines.
C) Administrative management for the assigned areas:
Plan and coordinate project activities resources and systems.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation plans dashboards
and reports.
Ensure all documents and trackers are up-to-date accurate and properly filed.
Ensure all meeting minutes with action items are properly documented and
reviewed.
Track and consolidate project progress from work streams.
Track project milestones and deliverables. Ensure action items are acted upon in
a timely manner.
Monitor and track project progress and handle any issues that arise. Report and
escalate to Management as needed.
Act as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to all
participants.
Manage appropriate official paperwork such as purchase orders invoices etc
The Candidate
Degree in Information Technology Computer Engineering/Science or equivalent
with min 10 years of relevant working experience.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Project Management.
Have experience in requirements analysis design implementation testing data
migration training deployment and production cutover.
Strong technical knowledge in the areas of software implementation
telecommunications and telecommunications operations.
Experience in implementing OSS / BSS and external systems integrations.
Hands-on well-organized has attention to details able to multi-task.
Motivated goal-oriented and self-driven with a positive working attitude.
Able to work independently and as a team.
Effective time management analytical and logical decision-making ability.
Good vendor management and ability to communicate fluently in English.
Possess great interpersonal and communication skills to work as a team.
Negotiation mediation people management skills.
Ability to consistently follow up with team members to achieve progress.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Project PowerPoint Word Excel.

Interested professionals are to submit their applications and CVs in MS Word format
stating current and expected salary packages to as an
expression of their interest. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Required Experience:

IC