Coordinator - Project Core and Backhaul at MTN Nigeria

Job Description
Reports To: Manager Transmission Core & Backhaul

Division: Network

Description

• Coordinate the complete IP & Data Project Rollout Process, indicating the various activity variables, resources and the responsible parties.
• Monitor and track all IP & Data Network Projects
• Liaise with vendors on issues relating to IP & Data network equipment and implementation.
• Coordinate and liaise with Tx coordinators across the regions with respect to IP & Data projects in the regions.
• Ensure delivery of IP and IP security project are carried out in strict adhere to organization and departmental policies processes and procedures
• Maintain a sound working relationship between the project implementation team and all associated parties, within and outside MTN
• Develop Project Management best practice models for running projects in MTN Nigeria
• Review IP and IP security project plans and ensure cost is minimized
• Carry out project forecasting.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project data (Orders, Vendors) and track responses, updating the Project Manager of the status of projects.
• Coordinate and drive OEM/vendors to deliver IP and IP security projects to meet network core capacity demands. Reduce congestion in the core and improve customers experience.
• Co-ordinate change request management and provide relevant information to all stakeholders

Education:

• First degree in Electronics/Communication Engineering.
• Project Management experience is required. (Cisco certification will be an added advantage)
• Fluent in English

Experience:
3-7 years of experience which includes;

• Experience working in a medium-sized organization
• Excellent knowledge of IP and Data communications network
• Good knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Huawei and other data and IP products