Infra (Telco Cloud) Project Manager

Job Description for Infra (Telco Cloud) Project Manager in Sydney.

This position resides within the Project Delivery function which is responsible for all elements of delivery including scope, time, budget and stakeholders. The Project Delivery function owns end to end processes covering product Development, Technology Introduction and any other projects as defined by a project governance framework. Where it exists Project Delivery will align to Optus wide methodology, project controls and steering processes and project role descriptions.

The PM must have experience with Virtualised Infrastructure deployment which includes Openstack, VMware ESXi, VMware VIO, Kubernetes and preferably has delivered project on actual deployment.

The incumbent will be expected to work with a range of managers and other senior operational personal.

As such the Project Manager must exhibit a broad range of qualities to gain/maintain credibility and successfully lead a project to meet customer requirements.

The role is tasked with financial management and the associated reporting KPIs within the program team. Strong financial management skills are required to ensure financial budgets are managed effectively.

Key accountabilities for this job role and requirements a job applicant must be able to satisfy include:

Practical knowledge of a relevant project management and delivery methodologies

Thorough understanding of the complete project management lifecycle and solution design

Technical knowledge of design, IT infrastructure and networks concepts

Ability to converse confidently with both end-users and IT employees at all levels of the organisation.

Experience in managing a cross-functional team from various business areas

Experience in communicating including presentations to senior management

Excellent interpersonal skills, in dealing with staff and various multi-discipline groups and teams

Demonstrate a willingness to take ownership of project solutions

Organisational Awareness: Understanding of the decision making structure and cultural constraints within the organisation and capacity to influencing management at all levels

Work well under pressure and to tight deadlines

Drives outcomes

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