Implementation Management - Lead

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In short

Ericsson is looking for an Implementation Manager to coordinate telecom network rollout and infrastructure deployment, ensuring sites are delivered on time and to quality standards. The role involves managing vendors and contractors, planning and scheduling, site inspections, and reporting on progress and risks.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage site implementation across mobile and fiber programs, meeting project timelines, quality standards, and EHS requirements.
Coordinate vendors, contractors, and internal teams to achieve regional fiber build and OPM delivery KPIs.
Lead planning and scheduling, including materials readiness, resource allocation, and daily or weekly execution control.
Inspect sites, verify build quality, and enforce EHS compliance.
Track patching, cable pulling, and fiber splicing; ensure accurate as-built documentation and BOM verification.
Assess risks, escalate contractor delays, and drive recovery actions with clear owners and due dates.
Maintain implementation trackers and accurate contractor updates; report status through slides, dashboards, USP Fiber Progress, and formal forums such as MCMC SWG meetings.
Manage inventory databases and as-built documentation, and oversee deployment acceptance.
Coordinate deployment testing as needed, including performance and user acceptance testing support.
Submit change requests, support change analysis, and protect release package integrity during deployment.
Oversee new or enhanced interconnection route deployments and support configuration and change management.

Requirements

Understanding of telecom infrastructure and network rollout, including mobile deployment and fiber implementation.
Hands-on experience coordinating site rollout with contractors and vendors and delivering against KPIs.
Project planning and scheduling skills; familiarity with methodologies such as PMP or PRINCE2.
Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
Knowledge of project coordination, delivery governance, and EHS compliance.
Ability to resolve site deployment challenges and keep progress visible and controlled.
Proficiency in network configuration and change management, as-built documentation, and deployment acceptance.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Ericsson Operations Engine modes of operation.
Risk analysis, integration planning, and performance testing skills.
Exposure to end-user application testing and UAT.
Familiarity with MS TOP, inventory management, and integration across CORE, GRAN, WRAN, LRAN, or IMS domains.
Experience submitting and analyzing change requests within a formal change management framework.

Benefits

Fiber build and OPM KPIs met or exceeded each month.
High-quality, audit-ready trackers, as-built records, and verified BOMs.
A zero-harm mindset, consistent EHS adherence, and clean compliance findings.
Predictable delivery, visible risks, and timely recovery actions.
Positive feedback from operators, partners, and internal stakeholders on communication and execution.

Skills

Telecom infrastructureNetwork rolloutMobile deploymentFiber implementationProject planningSchedulingPMPPRINCE2CommunicationDelivery governanceEHS complianceNetwork configurationChange managementAs-built documentationDeployment acceptanceRisk analysisIntegration planningPerformance testingUATInventory managementChange requests

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