This position contributes to the achievement of Client’s strategic, timeline and financial objectives in the planned overlay deployment of UMTS equipment on specified existing Client communication sites.

The position reports to Market Development Manager, with direct interface with the Client UMTS Project Manager. There is cross-functional interface with Client UMTS RF and Operations staff and with the Client new site build deployment team. In addition, the position provides strategic input and oversight to the UMTS site modification deployment process, including interface with the designated ‘turn-key’ vendor and its vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Project Manager provides oversight for the following activities. Other duties may be assigned.

- Assist and monitor the vendor in implementation and successful completion of all ROLLOUT jeopardy sites.

The purpose of those activities is to complete ROLLOUT deployment.
- Interface between vendor and Client UMTS RF to assist in RF’s timely completion of site-specific UMTS equipment design configurations that are achievable within Client deployment guidelines.

Review vendor’s UMTS equipment configuration options with objective of assisting RF, vendor, etc in agreeing on best design to meet UMTS performance, financial and deployment feasibility and timeline targets

- Provide strategic input, oversight and validation of vendor’s scoping of site-specific leasing and/or permitting activities deemed appropriate to implement the proposed RF UMTS equipment configuration.

Instruct vendor on Client guidelines for acceptable UMTS leasing and permitting activities and deliverables
Point of contact for vendor’s escalation of lease and permit issues outside of guidelines
Strategize with vendor on Market-specific plans for vendor’s successful completion of scoped leasing and/or permitting activities with site landlords and jurisdictions.

- Monitor vendor deployment production plan and schedule. Identify schedule deviations or challenges and work with team to correct production problems

Understand and monitor various program reporting tools. Suggest enhancements when appropriate.
Coordinate appropriate stakeholders- vendor, Region, Market deployment, etc to address specific UMTS deployment plan challenges

- Point of contact between UMTS deployment team and activities and Market’s new site (2G) deployment team/activities.

Ensure UMTS deployment does not interfere with 2G new site deployment objectives
Identify opportunities for shared deployment (UMTS and new 2G sites) activities

Daily and constant interface with ROLLOUT site issues, landlords and contracted support personel. Expedite delivery of all ROLLOUT deliverables.

- Other activities that may be required.

Scope of Leadership Responsibilities: Manages Project delivery with Regional, Market & Field Services Center Engineering teams.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Managing People - Includes stakeholders in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for team activities; Makes self available to stakeholders
Minimum Required Skills / Competencies:    A minimum of 7 years wireless telecom development project management experience

Sep 2, 2009