Manager - Metro Deployment at Safaricom Kenya

Detailed Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Fibre Planning & Design, the position holder takes the lead for deployment and management of all the fiber network to support both Internal and External Customers requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate field surveys to determine and define project baseline and schedule
• Develop and enforce rollout processes to be followed by the contractors to ensure efficiency in delivery
• Control quality and quantity of work performed to ensure high availability and resiliency
• Obtain all approvals with identified stakeholders prior to proceeding with project execution
• Engage with SFC regulatory team to form frameworks for engagement with external ROW stakeholders
• OHS Leadership by enforcing OHS standards during deployment of fibre networks in conjunction with other stakeholders
• Manage 3rd party stakeholder engagements - primary contact for KPLC contract in use
• Coordinate and manage contractor training and development.
• Lead in automation of deployment processes and standards
• Lead role in technical services RFP to onboard best fibre contractors
• Maintain and periodically update the projects and raise potential risk of deviations from project plan
• Vendor management through supplier performance and periodic evaluation.
• Control the Change management and recommend appropriate action
• Work with relevant departments and sections to ensure well-ordered, end-to-end execution of all project tasks
• Chair regular project progress review and coordination meetings with key project team members, with Contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Enforce standards in the materials used in networks deployment to ensure optimum QOS and network lifespan
• Represent Safaricom towards municipality/county authorities and other external parties when required
• Lead in investigation of project disputes and resolve or recommend appropriate action

Qualifications

• First Degree in Engineering with a strong fibre telecoms content.
• Minimum 5-year experience in deployment of fibre network  
• Excellent project management skills in handling large projects in telecommunication; Certifications in Project Management will be an added advantage
• Knowledge in GIS mapping tools; Connect Master proficiency will be an added advantage
• Familiar with ROW acquisition process

Closing date: 18 May 2022