Telecommunications Project Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a highly experienced Telecom Project Manager with strong OEM-driven delivery exposure, to manage end-to-end telecom projects .This role demands deep execution ownership, strong telecom domain knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end telecom projectsfrom initiation to closure
• Own project planning, execution, cutover, closure, and customer acceptance
• Prepare and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk registers
• Drive MOP planning, execution, and cutover management
• Track project progress, risks, issues, and change requests
• Ensure on-time delivery with SLA adherence and quality standards
• Manage multi-vendor teams(OEMs, partners, field teams, customers)
• Handle stakeholder communication, escalations, and conflict resolution
• Manage parallel workstreams, multi-site and PAN-India deployments
• Provide regular status reportingto senior management and stakeholders

Mandatory Experience & Qualifications

Experience (Mandatory)

• 10+ years overall experience, with at least 7 years in Telecom / Network / Infrastructure projects
• Proven experience as Project Manager / Project Leadmanaging projects valued at 5 Cr+
• Strong end-to-end telecom project execution ownership

Certification (Mandatory)

• PMP Certification Must
• ITIL Certification Good to have

Telecom & Technical Exposure (Mandatory)

• Hands-on exposure to Telecom / Network projects, including:
• IP / MPLS
• DWDM / Optical Transmission
• Access Networks / FTTx
• Wireless / Network Infrastructure projects
• Experience working with multi-vendor field teams( Partner + Customer)
• Direct or indirect exposureto:
• Service Provider customers
• OEM-partner delivery models

Execution Focus (Most Critical)

• Strong expertise in:
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Method of Procedure (MOP)preparation and execution
• Cutover & Change Window Management
• Project Closure & Customer Acceptance Sign-off
• Proven ability to deliver in SLA-driven environments
• Experience handling change management, milestones, and acceptance criteria

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Manage and coordinate with:
• OEMs
• Implementation partners and vendors
• Internal teams and customers
• Strong capability in:
• Senior stakeholder communication
• Escalation management
• Conflict resolution