AVP Head of E2E Network Validation & Program Management

PT. Indosat Tbk; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,400,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT. Indosat Tbk is seeking an AVP Head of E2E Network Validation & Program Management to lead end-to-end governance and PMO across RAN, Transmission, CME/Power. You will drive executive reporting and optimize program cost through rigorous validation and cross-domain orchestration.

You will manage a team, shape strategic investment proposals, ensure governance compliance, and deliver transparent dashboards for senior leadership in a fast-paced telecom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunication/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Business Management.
• Fluency in professional English for executive reporting and presentations.
• Strong leadership, project management, and resource orchestration abilities.
• Ability to distil complex technical/financial data into executive insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and scheduling for cross-domain network programs (RAN, Transmission/TX, CME/Power).
• Govern network CAPEX/OPEX governance and ensure contract/commitment compliance.
• Develop and present executive dashboards and reports for senior management.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and optimize TCO across programs.

Skills

Program Management

Governance

Project, Program and Portfolio

Continuous Improvement

Continuous Learning

Planning and Organizing

Decision Making

Building Positive Working Relations

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Telecommunication/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Job description

Role Purpose

The detail of jobs description as AVP Head of E2E Network Validation & Program Management

• E2E Commercial Governance & Gatekeeping: Acts as the ultimate gatekeeper for all network CAPEX/OPEX investments, enforcing strict End-to-End (E2E) commercial governance and contract/commitment compliance
• Strategic Investment Proposals: Leads the validation of proposed technical network solutions and translates them into comprehensive, highly profitable investment proposals to secure management approval
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Optimization: Ensures all proposed program rollouts and vendor/partner commitments are strictly aligned with IOH's Annual Operating Plan (AOP), maximize the utilization of existing corporate assets, and deliver optimized TCO
• Planning PMO & Cross-Domain Orchestration: Serves as the central Planning PMO, responsible for stitching together, orchestrating, and monitoring E2E cross-domain network programs (including RAN, Transmission/TX, and CME/Power) from inception to execution
• Executive Visibility & Alignment: Provides high-quality executive management reporting and real-time dashboards to ensure absolute alignment, transparency, and strategic visibility at the senior leadership level

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) or Master’s Demaster’s degree Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Management.
• Fluency in professional written and spoken English is strictly required (for executive-level reporting and stakeholder presentation)
• Strong team leadership, project management, and resource orchestration capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to distil complex technical/financial data into clear executive insights for senior management
• High leadership capability and eagerness to quickly grasp new technical, financial, and strategic knowledge in fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Enthusiastic, positive, and demonstrates strong sense of absolute ownership and proactiveness in driving cost-saving initiatives and operational controls

Related Experience:

• Minimum 6–10 years of professional experience in Telecommunication industry, specifically within Network Design, Planning, or PMO areas
• Solid experience in Technology Planning, Tech Strategy, and Network Strategic Sourcing is highly preferred and would be a strong advantage
• Direct experience in managing end-to-end Bill of Quantities (BoQ) validation, rate benchmark checking, and asset inventory control/governance
• Solid experience as Program Management Office (PMO) lead, orchestrating cross-functional network rollouts (including RAN, Transmission/TX, and CME/Power domains)
• Proven experience in developing, maintaining, and presenting executive management reports and dashboard systems to provide strategic progress visibility to Senior Management

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge and experience in telecommunications principles, covering technical designs, network strategy, and business aspects
• Advanced understanding of End-to-End (E2E) Network Architecture, transport network principles, CME/power design principle and structural cost-saving strategies
• Advanced knowledge of 4G and 5G network design principles, dimensioning, and capacity planning
• Advanced understanding of BoQ structures, vendor pricing models, CAPEX/OPEX modelling, and developing robust commercial business cases
• Highly proficient in operating MS Office Suite (advanced Excel/PowerPoint) and professional telco analytics/dashboarding tools (e.g., Tutela, PowerBI, or similar systems) to build executive reporting dashboards
• Strong PMO skills with the ability to orchestrate cross-functional teams, manage inter-dependencies, and conduct critical path analysis

Skills

• Program Management
• Governance
• Project, Program and Portfolio Delivery
• Competencies
• Continuous Improvement
• Continuous Learning
• Planning and Organizing
• Decision Making
• Building Positive Working Relationships

Job Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Risk Management and Issue Resolution
• Resource Coordination and Team Leadership
• Process Assessment and Analysis
• Process Improvement Design
• Quality Assurance and Control