Technical Program Manager, Subsea Marine Specialist

-; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex subsea cable projects. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to oversee marine engineering analyses and guide project teams through the intricacies of cable installation. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure project success, manage risks, and deliver quality results. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that connect communities globally. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about engineering and project management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program management and cable route engineering.
• Experience with vendor management and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support subsea cable projects with marine engineering analyses.
• Evaluate cable route designs and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Program Management

Cable Route Engineering

Vendor Management

Logistics

Network Infrastructure Planning

GIS Systems Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Field

Tools

Project Management Tools

MakaiPlan

MakaiLay

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program management.
• 3 years of experience of cable route engineering, survey and marine installation methods and technologies.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with vendor management and logistics, and in the use and customization of project management tools.
• Experience working on cable ships or survey vessels.
• Experience in networking with knowledge in network infrastructure planning, including fiber optic systems or submarine cables.
• Knowledge of cable lay dynamics, with the ability to analyse cable installation data to identify anomalies and assess installation quality.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) systems or Makai products (e.g., MakaiPlan, MakaiPlan Pro, and MakaiLay).

About the job

A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. That's why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you'll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You'll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.

The Technical Program Management team provides the technical and commercial knowledge to manage new build projects.

In this role, you will act as the SME for the marine survey and installation aspects of subsea cable projects, while also contributing to the broader work of the team.

Responsibilities

• Support subsea cable projects with marine engineering analyses, technical guidance, and recommendations.
• Evaluate cable route designs by leading route working groups, analysis of survey data and fault histories, and conduct risk assessments.
• Review marine installation procedures to ensure quality and cost effective delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and assume project management responsibilities for complete subsea cable systems.
• Provide thought leadership and forward-looking recommendations for survey and installation technologies, train other team members on marine engineering matters.