OSP Project Manager

This position is on-site based in Damascus Governorate, Syria.

The OSP Project Manager is to manage vendors responsible for OSP Work and other stakeholders to achieve agreed Project deliverables within the approved schedules and maintain budget control.

• To manage and follow-up E2E activities in the project, maintain progress as per project schedule with all contractors and related stakeholders
• Agree monthly targets with Senior Project Manager, and manage the teams against these targets.
• Provide support and prepare Management Plans, including Communication, Escalation, Implementation timelines and Handover procedures
• Coordinate with Senior Project Manager to define and verify the WBS, timelines and discuss, propose and recommend technical solution
• Prepare Project Implementation plans and Project procedures in coordination with affected client departments and the contractors as per client Targets.
• Establish a mechanism to identify Gaps, track, review, and clarify problems and issues raised in the Project, and to identify corrective actions needed to resolve Project-blocking issues.
• Chair meetings with vendors/contractors, and participate in other project coordination meetings concerning his area.
• Immediate escalation to the Senior Project Manager for any blocking issues.
• Coordinate with other Sections, Departments, and Managers to ensure proper and timely delivery of the project as per the HPIP.
• Identify, track and mitigate all project related Risks and provide regular Reports for the entire Project duration
• Monitor and approve any change requests, following the approved Change Management Process
• Ensure that results are compiled, documented and handed over to Client in required format, quantity and quality, and ensure timely and correct presentation and explanation of results.
• Prepare section-related reports and provide project information to the Project Control group for incorporation in Project reports
• Verify and approve the Project Closing documentation and handover documents
• Receive and perform assigned tasks as directed by Senior Project manager.
• Conduct regular reviews of changing project requirements, organisation and resource needs, and provide recommendation for changes accordingly.

• University Degree in civil engineering or equivalent, formal education in structural engineering is an advantage
• Minimum 8 years telecommunication experience with at least 4 years in OSP management position within a telecom organisation.
• PMP Certified will be an advantage
• Extensive knowledge and professional experience in design and execution of civil works and electromechanical installations, project reporting and coordination.
• Formal training in project management techniques and methodologies (PMI, PRINCE or similar) will be considered an advantage.
• Essential skills:
  Team work, Communication skills and knowledge transfer capability.
• Native Arabic Speakers with excellent English language