SD-WAN Project Manager

Technical / Networking Experience

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Experience in Global Network & Cloud Projects

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Experience in Large Scale SD-WAN implementation in an Enterprise with 500+ sites across multiple countries

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Understanding of technologies - WAN (MPLS, DIA, Broadband, ADSL, etc.), SDWAN, Network Security solutions.

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Delivered Enterprise SDWAN projects with solutions from leading vendors such as Cisco (Viptella), HP Aruba Silver-Peak, etc.

Governance & Communication

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Overall project governance and direction, implementing course corrections as needed. Duties shall focus on project monitoring, control, team integration, change integration, and corrective action as needed.

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Focal point for the program communications to sponsors, stakeholders and Program steering committee

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Ensure timely & relevant communication with all functional areas that impact scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed

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Ensure compliance with agile PM methodology, IT Policies, Security Standards.

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Adhere to regular weekly status reports communication

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Ensure to steer the team meetings & provide required coaching & guidance to the team members

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Successful internal project audits; all key baseline documents/deliverable signed-off and in central document repository

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Reporting data accuracy in PMIS (Project Online/Ms Project)

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Up to date Financial Forecast

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Clear, concise & regular reporting – Weekly & Monthly status report, Project steering committee meetings

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Timely escalations (if needed)

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Risk Issue Register

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Effective team management

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related field; Project Management Certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum, Agile framework exposure & relevant Agile project delivery experience is required

Minimum Experience and Knowledge: 10+ years IT Experience, including 5+ years demonstrated experience in successful delivery of medium to large scale projects; experience with projects in multiple technologies and functions. Must have Agile certification & experience in successful delivery of Agile projects. Candidate should have a good hands-on experience on project delivery using Waterfall, Agil & Hybrid model as necessary.

Job-Specific Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral & written) and ability to deal with different levels of people within the organization, Expertise in Microsoft packages, including Project, Powerpoint, Word and Excel. Exposure to Projects Online will be an added advantage.