Customer Project Manager

About this opportunity

We are looking for a Customer Project Manager (CPM) in Egypt who will lead
assigned customer projects in the Cloud Software & Services CSS (Business
support system) domain securing that project goals are met; customer's
expectations are fulfilled and that the customer relation is handled in the
best possible way within the scope of the contract.

What you will do
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Establish the project plan baseline: define project scope, secure the
necessary resources and plans and supervise all activities
* Drive project execution: track project activities, supervise and handle changes, conflicts, and critical issues
* Handle customer and partner engagement: manage customer relationship building confidence and trust, ensure project progress arranging meetings and customer events
* Handle project finance: ensure financial system monitoring
* Develop the business: participate to contract preparation and to pre-sales meeting
* Mentor the project team and support their professional growth
* Secure delivery compliance to both contractual and business case requirements
* Actively seek to improve top and bottom lines, managing project finances and by identifying and driving add-on-sales opportunities
* Drive improvement activities related to risk assessments and risk management
* Work closely with the account team during presales, responsible for contract execution strategy, cost estimations, time & resource planning

You will bring
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Education: Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or
equivalent
* Min years of experience: between ‎8-‎12 years in ICT
* Relevant experience in Business Support System (BSS): between ‎5-‎12 years
* Project management experience: ‎3-‎5 years
* Demonstrable experience of several years in project manager role; or equivalent leadership role
* Domain experience: Telecom BSS (Business Support System)
* Product Knowledge: Charging, Mediation, Catalog Manager, Telecom CRM, Ericsson Wallet Platform, Mobile Money, Order Care, Digital Monetization
* Preferred Skills: charging, catalog manager, Ericsson order care, mediation
* Experience in systems integration projects with high number integration points requiring heavy customization and non-standard integrations is an asset
* Certification: PMI (C) project manager certification (PMP) or equivalent
* Proven problem-solving skills and good in written & spoken communication
* Customer focused and desire understand business and customer needs
* Professional attitude with solid ability to prioritize, manage time and deliver results
* Good standout colleague with high interpersonal skills
* Financial Savvy & Analysis Skills
* Customer and Market Insight
* Proficiency in English

This position is based in Egypt.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you ´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your
skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build
never seen before solutions to some of the world's toughest problems. You´ll
be challenged, but you won't be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse
innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?

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looks like.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at
Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that
by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation,
which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all
backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson
team.
Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer,
learn more.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at
Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that
by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation,
which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all
backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson
team.
Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer,
learn more.
Primary country and city: Egypt (EG) || Egypt : Cairo : Cairo
Req ID: ‎722278