Implementation Manager

The Implementation Manager, reporting to a Senior Project Manager, is accountable for managing capital projects relating to implementation of Northwestel systems, facilities and equipment based on user/service requirements driven from an understanding of business needs. The Implementation manager determines the most cost-effective method for accomplishing project needs from general information, user requirements, planning input; resulting in the development of detailed engineering plans, estimates, budgets, specifications and schedules to evaluate and implement new systems and technologies.

The successful incumbent is accountable for the ongoing monitoring and planning’s that drives Northwestel’s operations force: availability management, configuration management, capacity management to ensure adequate network and OSS (Operational Support Systems) capacity is provided for current and future needs.

The Implementation Manager, reporting to a Senior Project Manager, is accountable for managing capital projects relating to implementation of Northwestel systems, facilities and equipment based on user/service requirements driven from an understanding of business needs. The Implementation manager determines the most cost-effective method for accomplishing project needs from general information, user requirements, planning input; resulting in the development of detailed engineering plans, estimates, budgets, specifications and schedules to evaluate and implement new systems and technologies.

The successful incumbent is accountable for the ongoing monitoring and planning’s that drives Northwestel’s operations force: availability management, configuration management, capacity management to ensure adequate network and OSS (Operational Support Systems) capacity is provided for current and future needs.

Northwestel values diversity in the workplace and is committed to the goals of Employment Equity. We strive to achieve a skilled workforce that is representative of the population we serve, and as a Northern company, we are committed to the employment and career development of our Indigenous peoples. Please clearly indicate on your application if you are an Indigenous person, a woman, a person with a disability, or a visible minority if you wish to receive hiring preference.

• Through review of business plan objectives for specific technologies, the incumbent designs and develops detailed plans according to company standards for capital projects including unit testing & exception handling, developing installation specifications and detailed cost estimates including support packages consisting of support procedures, training, spares and vendor support.
• Once detailed plans have been developed, create implementation schedules, procure materials, equipment, engineering hardware and software, develop work schedules and priorities (for internal staff and/or contractors).
• Through project management discipline, ensure work is being done to specifications and meeting timelines set out, monitoring of capital budget expenditures; performs systems testing and acceptance of project. Evaluates skills and engages either internal personnel (or) contractors to perform work functions. Conduct work site inspections and maintains build quality through audits.
• The incumbent is responsible for developing proposed network designs for review and consideration; creating detailed circuit orders based on network designs and documenting any “as-built” network construction.
• While adhering to ITIL change management guidelines the Implementation Manager is responsible for submitting Requests for Change (RFCs) including Methods of Procedures and Roll Back plans for Network Changes…