Project Manager - Optical Telecoms Network Deployment

Project Manager - Optical Network deployment Germany Home Office, Remote & Client Site Hybrid RoleThe role of the Project Manager is to manage the service delivery for EF&I & Professional Services towards the Customer for multiple terrestrial telecoms projects. The Project Manager will be ultimately responsible for the successful delivery of all projects under their management within Germany & EMEA region. Infinera EMEA customers consist of terrestrial, subsea, long haul regional carriers, metro providers and global ISPs.Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities The Project Manager is responsible for the following;Development and implementation of a project plan for EF&I/Professional Service, maintain the Customer Action Register and the customer documentation package.Execution of multiple projects, on-time, on budget, following industry practicesValidate site surveys, Nodal/Link acceptance documents & work with Systems design engineersManage customer expectations on implementations, interface with customer remotely and in person, manage support partners and implement best install practices and Quality Assurance standards.Create, maintain and communicate risk assessments, action registers, issues logs, daily reports, communications plan, financial records, project tracker and internal statistical reports.Host conference calls, present at customer meetings and create presentations.Manage deployment teams in the field, both technically and with hands‐on approach – Enhance partner skills and work with Infinera partners to reduce costs and improve productivity and efficiencyReport to Service Delivery ManagerSupport with RFP responses & customer quotesGeneral business acumen to support Service Delivery TeamExperience & Essential Skills • German & English (Written, oral) essential• Budgets/business/financial knowledge• Microsoft Office proficient• Microsoft Project proficient – Plan creation, development and control• Experience in terrestrial projects, either as a Project/Program Manager or Field Engineer• Communications Skills – Reporting to VP/CEO level• Project Planning / Managing, methodical thinking.• Deployment experience – To include hands on installation or commissioning• Quality standards and Audits• Site infrastructure knowledge• Data center connectivity knowledge• Being a team player is paramountDesirable Skills • PMP certification• Prince 2 practitioner certification (must be current)• Agile practitioner• DWDM/SDH in depth knowledge• SAP experience• SharePoint 365• 5+ years project management experience in SDH/DWDM/Metro networks• Educated to HND/BTEC level#LI-GA1#LI-RemoteInfinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.