Detailed Description
Reporting to the Manager- Metro Deployment, the position holder is responsible for deployment, optimization and management of all the fiber network to support both Internal and External Customers requirements
Key Responsibilities
Develop a formal and comprehensive project plan and Obtain all approvals with identified stakeholders prior to proceeding with project execution
Refine project estimates and resource requirements by performing field surveys to determine and define project baseline and schedule
Maintain and periodically update the project plan and raise potential risk of deviations from project plan
Manage the supplier assigned to a project to ensure timely delivery of project
Manage the Change Requests and recommend appropriate action
Coordinate project activities with all involved departments and sections departments to ensure well-ordered, end-to-end execution of all project tasks
Prepare and issue regular/weekly project progress reports for timely and accurate decision making by stakeholders
Hold regular project progress review and coordination meetings with key project team members, with Contractors, and other project stakeholders
Develop and maintain the standards and processes to be used in fibre deployment
Enforce standards in the materials used in networks deployment to ensure optimum QOS and network lifespan
Maintain and control quality of deployment to ensure high availability and resiliency
OHS standards enforcement during deployment of fibre networks in conjunction with other stakeholders
Perform quality inspection and acceptance of concealed works by making regular visits to the field to assure standards, and Validation of as built documents
Represent Safaricom towards municipality/county authorities and other external parties when required
Investigate project disputes and resolve or recommend appropriate action
Act as the Safaricom representative towards the public and local authorities
Be on call to jointly respond to emergencies such as damages to third parties facilities and follow up the supplier assigned to the project
Qualifications
First Degree in Engineering with a strong fibre telecoms content.
3-year experience in deployment of fibre network
Excellent project management skills in handling large projects in telecommunication; Certifications in Project Management will be an added advantage
Knowledge in GIS mapping tools; Connect Master proficiency will be an added advantage
Familiar with ROW acquisition process
Closing Date: 18 May 2022
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