This position is part of Advance Service team to support end to end project management. The ideal candidate will have the following background and characteristics.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Manage Large and Complex projects in an account or a group of accounts.
- Creation of a project schedule and plan with financial, resource and material requirements.
- Develops and presents proposals and final agreements.
- Manages the project from start to completion including the resolution of escalated project issues.
- Accountable for the Project Budget, Margins and completion within given timelines.
- Presents service business value to customers for new or existing business.
- Influences the customer in the assessment, planning and management of related projects.
- May manage internal projects/programs within Cisco. May Program Manage ongoing optimization service to deployed customer networks.
- Acts as a mentor to the Junior Project managers.
- Works with the Program Management Community to further develop the PM/PGM role, processes and operations.
- Project Manager is expected to travel locally (within India) and outside India as per the Project requirements.
Qualification/Skills required:
- 5 to 9 years of PM specific experience. PMP preferred.
- Experience in handling global stakeholders at Sr mgr/dir level.
- Ability to run meetings with stakeholders.
- Valuable skills at Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis.
- Excellent spoken & written English communication skills.
- InfraStructure Project Management experience in the deployment of leading edge technologies in a highly complex commercial environment.
- Work experiences with APAC, European or American customers.
- Excellent English Speaking Skills-Written and Verbal.
- Basic technical knowledge (CCNA or equivalent) would be preferred.
- Possess a Good attitude and a team Player.