Responsible within ND & PE for driving the delivery of the Technical / Engineering solution for the introduction of a new product or technology within organzation, ensuring quality, overseeing implementation of the solution, and obtaining approvals within the ND & PE organization.

Defines, controls and manages project(s), ensuring all the deliverables of the project are produced in accordance with agreed quality specifications, budget and time-scales and follow the ND & PE Development Process.

Builds and manages a virtual team of Engineers from various geographies and engages teams / contacts from across ND & PE as required.

Engages with product management, marketing, sales, operations and other key teams.

Creates and maintains project documents including plans, scope docs, key activities, milestones, dependencies, durations, task ownership, risks and issues for each activity.

Work with the teams to create technical, operational and product specifications.

Co-ordinates different areas of the project (Business, Supplier, Process Development, Change Management) and resolves any conflicts that arise within the team.

Ensures all key documentation is developed and maintained, including Project Scope, Project Milestone Plan, Risk and Issues Register, Tracking Dashboard, weekly and monthly reports, etc.

Ensure full and complete engagement of all necessary technical / engineering personnel to ensure all elements of the technical solution are defined.

Develops the requirements from the technical / engineering teams / functions on what is required to support the introduction of new product (i.e., lab equipment, documentation, training, testing, pilot systems, processes, procedures).

Ability to communicate, negotiate and gain buy in with stake-holders at a senior operational, marketing, management and technical level across the organisation.

MBA with relevant experience.

Domain knowledge, preferably within a telecom company, system integrator, or global telecom product supplier.

Self-motivated and an ability to energise matrix and virtual teams.

Excellent planning, risk and project management skills, detail-orientated.

Successfully managed cross-functional teams from Technical / Business / Operations / Support.

Strong technology management skills, understanding of technical concepts across multiple technical disciplines and ability to manage technical dependencies and mitigate risks.

Strong budgetary and business planning skills.

Influencing and negotiating skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.

Flexible approach and an ability to operate effectively with uncertainty and change.

Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.