Project Co-ordinator - FTC - 12 Months
- Employer
- Sky
- Location
- Slough, Berkshire
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 9 May 2021
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- Sector
- Technology & Digital
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
- Flexibility
- Flexible working available
Job Details
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.
OPS Implementation is part of the Tech U.K division; the team manage the network infrastructure build including LLU exchange unbundling, backhaul fibre and capacity upgrade. The team interacts with internal departments and third-party suppliers, Openreach, Vodafone, Virgin media etc. managing network build delivery and capacity upgrades.
What you'll do:
- Working within the implementation team against allocated business as usual work or on a specific project(s)
- Providing co-ordination and administration of activities and documentation with Sky's 3rd-party field deployment partner and internal teams.
- Update all relevant systems and documentation stores following completion of activities, checking for accuracy of the information received and ensuring any errors or omissions are corrected in a timely manner and that all relevant paperwork has been completed.
- Responsible for driving delivery of key milestones and working to flag and resolve all issues, risks and dependencies affecting the project
- Co-ordinate activities with internal depts. and third-party suppliers, updating internal records accordingly and ensuring that responses are received in a timely manner.
- Obtaining quotes for work from 3rd party suppliers. Using the relevant 3rd party supply systems to place and track orders through to completion. Chasing the delivery of orders through internal and 3rd party suppliers. Raising faults with 3rd party suppliers and working with the end user to ensure these are resolved quickly and efficiently.
What you'll bring:
- Project management certification desirable (PRINCE2, PMO etc.)
- An understanding of project management tools and techniques in the LLU environment
- Background in the LLU build, backhaul network infrastructure and fibre NGA (FTTC/FTTH/OSA) rollouts
- Experience of EAD circuit delivery, interacting with Openreach
- Working knowledge of Openreach ordering systems (EMP/ECO)
- Must be computer literate, particularly Excel, Word and data entry into databases and basic level internet and email
Team Overview:
UK Tech: Our team focuses on technology strategy, design and delivery. From AI to 5G to Cloud, we work on the latest tech whilst building out our web presence and CRM systems for fixed and mobile networks. We're bold, proactive, forward-thinking and collaborative. Together, we're proud of the products and services we deliver for our customers.
The Rewards:
There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:
- Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows
- A generous pension package
- Private healthcare
- Discounted mobile and broadband
Where you'll work:
Sky Office: 70 Buckingham Avenue, Slough SL1 4PN
Inclusion:
Recognised as an 'Inclusive Top 50 Employer' and a 'Times Top 50 Employer for Women', we're working hard to ensure we're a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and the potential you'll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working.
And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
Why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you.
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Company
Sky is the operator of the leading multichannel television platform in the UK and Ireland with viewers in 8.6 million households.
Sky was the winner of the Overall Top Employer Award for the 2016 Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Awards. It was praised by the judges for the strong evidence of its support for diversity, female career progression across the board and family friendly working which was backed up with strong evidence and case studies.
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