Program Manager - Network Inventory

Job description / Role

Program Manager - Network Inventory (National or GCC)

The NIS Programme Management role is to manage projects which ensure that the NIS application and computing resources are deployed, according to the plans set, to have a consolidated central database for both the physical and logical network resources and Customer Services with accurate information.

In addition to manage the provision, implementation, commissioning and roll-out of the new or enhanced solutions and associated operational support requirements.

Core Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution
- Control all aspects of Network Inventory Programs in close coordination with all the project Managers, stakeholders and vendors.
- Manage strategic Network Inventory Programs from start to finish by ensuring that all project related documentation are kept and updated.
- Working closely with all PM Teams to permanently increase the speed and efficiency of projects’ execution.
- Manage the availability of sufficient internal and external resources to complete the projects.
- Control tendering process for implementation of Network Inventory Programs.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting:
- Track & Optimise resource utilisation, for most efficient execution.
- Monitor progress of projects relative to plan and to ensure deliverables are successfully completed.
- Report on progress Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly or as per request.

Risk Management & Financial Control:
- Control and manage project obstacles (risks, issues and changes in scope) and support resolution /creation of mitigation plans.
- Responsible for decision making when multiple parties are involved and escalation when required.
- Manage the execution of all projects within the allocated budget.
- Manage cost optimization initiatives.
- Project Close-out, Knowledge Management
- Run feedback sessions with project managers to plan contract closure.
- Manage contract details for Cost Management.
- Manage the creation of a repository for Quality Management (Lessons Learned).
- Control Communications Management to ensure timely and effective flow of information.

Requirements

You have minimum a university degree, minimum 6 years’ work experience in project management preferred in Telecom/ IT environment. Strong experience of project management methodologies, including start up, execution, monitoring, reporting and closure. Proven ability to deliver project on time to quality and budget standards. A clear history of involvement with an NIS project.

Technical Skills Required:
- Project management
- Project Planning
- Project Execution and Reporting
- Project closure
- Vendor Management

Behavioural Skills Required:
- Communicating effectively
- Planning & Organising
- Results focused
- Customer Oriented
- Analytical thinking

About the Company

Ooredoo, Omans customer friendly communications provider..

Ooredoo combines extensive global expertise and talented, caring people with a genuine understanding of Omani culture to offer you the highest levels of user-friendly technology and customer satisfaction.

Our Vision and Mission

At Ooredoo, we are committed to enhancing your daily life by making communication easier, more versatile and always a rewarding experience.

Our vision is to enrich the lives of people in Oman through better communication services. Furthermore, our mission is to be the communications provider and employer of choice in Oman.