Acquisition Project Manager

This is a full-time hybrid role as an Acquisition Project Manager at Clarke Telecom. This senior role holder will be accountable for ensuring the E2E delivery of the Project(s) as agreed from time to time. The role will be responsible for ensuring the efficient delivery of the project(s) to time, cost and quality both from an internal perspective in in relation to client service level agreements., Delivery

• Where applicable ensure the creation of the Project Initiation Document (PID)


• Ensure effective project delivery management by delivering to plan in line with SLAs and client KPI's


• Acceptance of the sites following declaration from the Regional Project Manager


• Ensuring all on site activities are managed to operational high standards and within the commercial budgetary constraints


• Liaison with the Site Delivery Managers of Clarke Telecom on site issues and resolutions


• Post PID lead, develop and define the Project Delivery Plan with the client


• Provision of forecasts of accesses and lockdowns


Supplier Management

• Ordering of equipment for sites, subsequently ensuring successful programming and delivery of all equipment


• Ensuring Clarify cases are raised


• Management of Internal departments and sub-contractors to deliver to set SLA's.


• Management of Sub Contractors issues and risks, billing etc. to ensure smooth project deliverables


• Organising and running site by site reviews with Sub Contractors


Client Management

• Attending site by site reviews with customer as required


• Reporting up to Senior Management of the business and to the customer when required


• Attendance on Ad Hoc Project calls as required by the Customer


• Provision of forecasts of BPR and Lockdown


• Attend regular meetings, conference calls to ensure client has sufficient visibility to delivery of the project


Finance/Budget

• Accountable for ensuring accurate budget & resource management to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the project as well as ensuring net profit margins are achieved each month


• Liaison internally with Finance and commercial to site specifics and costs


• Budget management & flash reporting


• Resolution and escalation of acquisition issues and risks


• Accountable for the closure and collection of any outstanding monies due throughout the project life Particular focus to close out any outstanding WIP greater than 12 months old
  
  Essential


• Excellent Project Management Skills - Experience in Telecoms Acquisition


• Experience in Vendor Management as part of a project delivery


• Advanced IT Skills (Excel, Word, Access etc)


• Experience within a similar role


• Valid driving license


Desirable

• MRICS qualified


• Prince or APM qualified


• Exposure to Telecoms Operators


Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates Commercial Acumen


• Supplier Relationship Management Skills


• Proven ability to successful manage Sub Contractors


• Well organised and able to prioritise


• Ability to communicate at all levels


• Demonstratives analytical skills


• Delivery focused and assertive


• Ability to manage complexity


• An excellent finisher able to see the project through to a successful completion


• Proven ability to understand and successful meet stakeholder requirements


• Demonstrates ability to meet and exceed customer requirements without impacting revenue output


• Able to lead and motivate others and build capability within the team


• Able to work in a team environment and an effective team player


• Able to innovate and adaptable to change


• To actively support and encourage at all times, company policy and best practice in relation to legal and regulatory compliance, relying on your own knowledge or recognising the need for specialist support when necessary.


• To actively support, and encourage at all times, company policy and best practice in relation to security, with particular emphasis on the protection of sensitive customer information.


• You are authorised to access, use or disclose customer information only when you need to do so to perform your Clarke Telecom duties. Any other access, use or disclosure may only be made on receipt of additional authority in accordance with the company security policy., Acquisition Project Management: 1 year (required)
  
  Clarke Telecom is a leading wireless telecoms network infrastructure delivery company based in Manchester. They specialize in every aspect of network roll-out, from acquisition and planning to deployment and optimization. With over 300 employees, Clarke Telecom is committed to providing continuous training and development to ensure they offer the best expertise in the industry. They operate to the highest standards and have received ISO 9001 Quality Standard and the International Safety Award from the British Safety Council.
  
  In return, we offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary and career development opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits including:


• 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory bank holidays


• Family Friendly Policies


• Car Salary Sacrifice


• Group Income Protection


• Women in Telecoms and Technology (WiTT)


• Life Assurance


• Refer a Friend scheme


Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £60,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• On-site parking


• Paid volunteer time


• Referral programme


• Sick pay


• Work from home


Schedule:

• Day shift


• Monday to Friday