Our client is looking for a Technical Project Manager to support the continuous expansion of their global network infrastructure. They're looking for a proactive and structured PM able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate critical milestones for essential backbone infrastructure
- Oversee end-to-end capacity activations, encompassing subsea capacity integration with backhaul systems and routers, ensuring timely availability of site space and power, equipment installation, terrestrial fiber extensions, cross-connects, etc.
- Define tasks, identify interdependencies, and allocate resources to ensure timely project delivery.
- Lead projects from initial requirements definition to deployment, including developing schedules, scopes and implementation plans, along with risk mitigation strategies.
- Follow-up and coordinate both internal and external resources to maintain adherence to project scope and schedules.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners, ensuring capacity turnup projects are managed systematically and completed punctually
- Proactively identify and escalate any concerns, and meticulously follow up with stakeholders involved in the projects
- Analyze project status and adjust scope or schedule as needed to meet project requirements.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, serving as the daily point of contact for project status updates and changes.
- Communicate project outcomes and potential risks to appropriate management channels, escalating issues in line with the project work plan when necessary.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of project management experience within the telecom infrastructure sector.
- Proven background in optical transmission and/or fiber networks, end-to-end service activation or service delivery experience preferably in a carrier or capacity user environment.
- Familiarity with network infrastructure concepts and building blocks related to submarine cables, terrestrial fiber networks, DWDM, routers, collocation services, space and power, capacity lease services, equipment installation and commissioning, network management, DCN, cross-connects, cabling, ODFs, etc.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong in fostering relationships and collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Proactive and skilled at early escalation when necessary.
- Certification (e.g., PMP) or a demonstrated track record in project management techniques and tools.
This is a contract role based in Singapore.