.Nokia is a global leader in the technologies that connect people and things.
With state-of-the-art software, hardware and services for any type of network, Nokia is uniquely positioned to help communication service providers, governments, and large enterprises deliver on the promise of 5G, the Cloud and the Internet of Things.
Serving customers in over 100 countries, our research scientists and engineers continue to invent and accelerate new technologies that will increasingly transform the way people and things communicate and connect.The PM is a highly skilled professional with extensive project management experience, operating at multiple levels within both the customer and Nokia organizations.
The PM is responsible for successfully planning and executing complex customer contracts on time, on scope on budget improving profitability, ensuring quality execution and customer stratification.
They will also drive project team and manage the customer relationship in the scope of the contract.
**Description**:The overall objective for this position is to ensure all business requirements are managed correctly and deliverables are implemented on time and budget.The incumbent should ensure all parties involved in project(s), both internally and externally, are fully aware of the requirements and the correct project controls, milestones and reporting tools are present at all stages of the customer integration lifecycle.
**Key **Responsibilities /** Functions**:- Maintaining a project plan (MSProject), update progress and focus on critical path deliverables- Allocate tasks and priorities as needed- Follow up on project costs and ensure expenses are within budget.- Modify/adapt Project Management Plan for specific projects- An understanding of P&L / WBS structures- Lead regular status update calls on program as required- Organize project meetings, reviews and updates- Manage risks and changes as required- Set up corrective action plan to manage risks mitigation.- Manage tactical contingency plans- Manage/provide issue resolution within Nokia- Provide regular status reports to joint project team as well as joint management team- Respond to scope creep by immediately escalating modifications to the project scope- Provide the necessary Project Metrics- Work closely with project stream leaders to ensure transformation plans and processes are in place- Participate in the preparation of Steering Committee Meetings- Participate in the running of project workshops and training sessions- Ensure appropriate change management and business process management approaches and control mechanisms are deployed to ensure sustainability of implementation- It is desirable to have the PMI certification- Project management experience is required in large accounts of telecom service providers