Ericsson July Jobs 2017

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

We are truly a global company, working across borders in 175 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture & an innovative & engaging environment where employees enhance their potential every day. Our employees live our vision, core values & guiding principles. They share a passion to win & a high responsiveness to customer needs that in turn makes us a desirable partner to our clients. To ensure professional growth, Ericsson offers a stimulating work experience, continuous learning & growth opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge & skills necessary to reach your career goals.

Job Description

Job Title: Customer Project Manager

Job Summary

We are now looking for a Customer Project Manager, the Job Role purpose is to manage assigned customer projects to secure that project goal are met, customer’s expectations are fulfilled & that the customer relation is handled in the best possible way within the scope of the contract.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Establish project plan baseline: define project scope, secure the necessary resources & plans & monitor all activities
• Drive project execution: track project activities , monitor & handle changes, conflicts & escalations
• Handle customer & stakeholder engagement: manage customer relationship building confidence & trust , ensure project progress arranging meetings & customer events
• Manage project finance: ensure financial system monitoring
• Develop the business: participate to contract preparation & to pre-sales meeting
• Develop the CPM discipline: simplify processes, methods & tools with innovative ideas

Position Qualifications

Core Competences:

• Leadership skills
• Consultative skills
• Financial understanding
• Business understanding
• Sales & business development skills
• Customer insight
• Negotiation & argumentation skills
• Project management skills
• Problem solving
• Presentation & communication skills
• Entrepreneurial & Commercial Thinking
• Persuading & Influencing
• Analyzing
• Leading & Supervising
• Relating & Networking
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Planning & Organizing

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in handling customer projects with network having technology 2G/3G/LTE
• Strong and proven record of handling complex projects involving 3G and LTE technology.
• Strong experience in handling IP network

Preferred Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• PMI certifications
• Project Sales Process
• Contract management
• 3rd pp suppliers management experience

Additional Requirements, Physical Demands, Region/Local Specifications:

• Willing to travel 25% of his time

Ericsson provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetics.

Ericsson provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetics.

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Primary country and city: Ghana (GH) || || Accra || Consulting&SysInt; IT; ProdMgt; R&D; SalesStratMkt&ComMgt; ServEng; SharedServ; Stud&YP; Supply&Log

Req ID: 201354
Job Segment: Telecom, Telecommunications, Project Manager, Consulting, Business Development, Technology, Sales