Program Manager - Telecom

Power Bridge; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Long-term savings plan with employer-m

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Power Bridge is seeking an experienced Telecom Project Manager to lead end-to-end telecom infrastructure initiatives across India, with emphasis on circuit delivery, vendor coordination, and international program governance. The role requires strong project management, data analytics, and effective stakeholder communication to ensure on-time, within-scope project delivery.

You will collaborate with network engineers, vendors, and operations teams to manage plans, risk, and reporting, driving

Qualifications

• 7+ years of telecom or network infrastructure project management experience.
• Experience managing North America telecom infrastructure programs.
• Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent projects and coordinate vendors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills.
• Hands-on data analysis, reporting, and dashboarding capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end telecom projects from planning through delivery and testing.
• Manage POR site launches, WAN circuit delivery, and risk tracking.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across time zones.
• Oversee procurement, provisioning, and delivery lifecycle of circuits.
• Create dashboards and reports for status, KPIs, and reviews.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Excel

Tableau

Amazon QuickSight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or IT

Tools

Tableau

Amazon QuickSight

Excel

Job description

About Us

Power Bridge is a customer centric AV & IT Infrastructure Solution & Services Provider, pivoting to bridge the Gap between innovative IT products, solutions and Customer needs.

Power Bridge is a customer centric AV & IT Infrastructure Solution & Services Provider, pivoting to bridge the Gap between innovative IT products, solutions and Customer needs. With Offices in Bangalore (HQ) and Hyderabad, we boast the capabilities and operational excellence to execute projects for our customers across India. Our Passionate teams across business functions work in tandem with our Industry leading Technology partners to deliver hassle-free technology upgrades projects with time bound SLA’s. We are seeking an experienced Telecom Project Manager to manage telecom infrastructure initiatives, network circuit delivery, and operational network programs. The role will focus on end-to-end project execution, vendor coordination, circuit delivery management, and reporting for infrastructure programs supporting site launches and network reliability initiatives (KTLO). The ideal candidate will have strong project management expertise, telecom infrastructure knowledge, vendor management experience, advanced data analysis capabilities, and excellent stakeholder communication skills.

Requirements Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead and manage telecom infrastructure projects from planning through delivery and testing.
• Manage Plan of Record (POR) site launch projects, ensuring timely delivery of WAN circuits.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk registers, and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including network engineering, operations, vendors, and ISPs.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and delivery blockers.
• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, timeline, and quality standards.

Network Infrastructure Project Delivery

• Manage end-to-end circuit procurement, provisioning, and delivery lifecycle.
• Execute infrastructure projects, including:
  • Ring Topology Conversion
  • Circuit Capacity Upgrades
  • Fixed Wireless to Fiber Migration
  • Single Point of Failure (SPoF) mitigation
• Support network expansion initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.
• Ensure testing, validation, and handover of delivered circuits to operations teams.

Vendor & Carrier Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for telecom vendors and ISPs.
• Manage vendor engagement, coordination, and escalation processes.
• Track vendor deliverables and ensure service level compliance.
• Coordinate field technician activities and installation schedules.
• Conduct proactive follow-ups with vendors to ensure timely project completion.

Reporting, Analytics & Data Management

• Track project performance metrics and circuit delivery milestones.
• Maintain accurate documentation for circuit orders, vendor coordination, and project records.
• Generate project status reports, dashboards, and executive-level summaries.
• Support monthly operational and business reviews.
• Ensure effective data management and reporting practices.

Experience Requirements

• 7+ years of telecom or network infrastructure project management experience
• Experience managing North America telecom infrastructure programs
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent infrastructure projects
• Experience in vendor management and telecom service provider coordination
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills

Data Management & Reporting

• Advanced Excel skills (Mandatory) including:
• Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP
• Data analysis and reporting
• Strong data management and reporting skills
• Experience creating dashboards using Tableau or Amazon QuickSight
• Ability to generate executive-level reports and KPI tracking dashboards

Communication & Coordination

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Mandatory)
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong follow-up, coordination, and escalation management skills
• Experience coordinating teams across multiple time zones

Operational Excellence

• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Strong problem-solving mindset and delivery focus
• Experience working in fast-paced project environments
• Strong project management skills with a structured approach to planning and execution.
• Domain expertise in the telecom industry.
• Hands-on experience with DIA, ILL, and EPL products is an added advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of WAN technology and circuit ordering/management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Basic/Intermediate level).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of overall experience, with at least 1-2 years of relevant experience in project coordination.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage for self, spouse, and kids
• Long-term benefit savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.