Project Manager
Responsibilities:
Project Management & Execution:
Plan, schedule, budget, and execute ISP and carrier-grade network infrastructure projects.
Manage network inventory, audits, and records for accurate planning and reporting.
Coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, Customer Service) and external partners (vendors, contractors, regulators).
Ensure compliance with NCC guidelines and relevant industry standards.
Track project progress, prepare status reports, and escalate risks with mitigation plans.
Oversee acceptance testing, commissioning, and seamless project handover.
Feasibility & Planning:
Conduct feasibility studies for new rollouts, expansions, and service provisioning.
Review site surveys, network designs, technical viability, and cost–benefit analyses.
Assess regulatory, financial, and operational risks before project initiation.
Develop project proposals, timelines, and resource plans based on feasibility outcomes.
Presales Support
Collaborate with Sales and Business Development to validate customer requirements.
Provide technical input during bid/tender preparation and client presentations.
Develop technical proposals, cost estimates, and project timelines for prospective clients.
Participate in solution design discussions and translate customer needs into actionable deliverables.
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary liaison between clients, vendors, and internal teams.
Maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and updates.
Ensure contractual obligations are met and manage change requests effectively.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Track KPIs including delivery timelines, cost adherence, and customer satisfaction.
Provide management with dashboards, financial tracking, and project performance reports.
Document lessons learned and integrate improvements into future project cycles.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
Minimum of 5 years’ technical experience in the telecom industry, including network engineering, network design, or similar roles.
Required Certification:
PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner
Advantageous Certifications:
Optical/transport networking certifications (Nokia NRS I/II, SRC; Huawei HCIA/HCIP-Transmission; Ciena; Infinera).
ITIL Foundation.
CCNP Service Provider or equivalent IP/MPLS certification.
Certified Fiber Optic Technician / OTDR & fibre testing certifications (CFOT, ETA).
Agile/Scrum certifications (PMI-ACP, CSM).
Health & Safety certifications (NEBOSH or equivalent).
Experience & Technical Skills:
Strong optical networking experience: OTDR, link budget calculations, fibre types, testing.
Ability to plan, design, and oversee implementation of fibre, ROADM/DWDM (10G–800G), OTN, SDH, and DCN networks.
Hands-on experience with transmission equipment from Nokia, Tejas, Huawei, Ciena, Infinera, ADVA, etc.
Proven ability to develop and communicate network plans to C‑suite stakeholders.
Understanding of network synchronisation, performance monitoring, and ITU‑T standards.
Experience with QA auditing/testing and managing network risk registers.
Familiarity with OSS/NMS platforms and network management systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Attributes:
Client-focused relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills.
High integrity, ethical standards, and a proactive, flexible approach.
Detail-oriented, innovative, and committed to personal excellence.
Collaborative team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Confident communicator with excellent diagnostic abilities.
Why Join Us:
Opportunity to lead high-impact network infrastructure projects.
Work with cutting-edge technologies across fibre, wireless, IP, and optical transport.
Engage with top-tier clients, vendors, and industry regulators.
Grow your career within a dynamic, technology-driven organisation.