Project Manager - DCBU Enterprise & AI Datacenters

Corning Incorporated; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Pune, India seeks a highly motivated Project Manager – DCBU to lead end-to-end execution of fiber-centric data center network infrastructure projects, including AI Datacenters.

You will manage structured cabling projects, deploy fiber optic and copper cabling systems, and coordinate with customers and vendors. Develop project plans, governance, and ensure standards compliance across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Excellent written, oral communication, listening skills.
• Min 6-9 years of project management experience in data center/campus projects.
• Willingness to travel frequently at short notice based on project location.
• PMP and/or other equivalent level technical qualifications will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage structured cabling projects across all lifecycle phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Lead deployment of fiber optic and copper cabling systems, including high-density and pre-terminated solutions.
• Collaborate with design teams, customers, and stakeholders to gather telecom and cabling requirements.
• Develop Project plans and schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Communication and governance plans.
• Coordinate the setting up of overall project governance required for each assigned project.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers.
• Present and articulate design solutions, installation methodologies and operational concepts.
• Conduct regular customer reviews covering scope, risks, issues, and progress.
• Manage and coordinate cable contractors, installers, and service vendors.
• Ensure adherence to Corning installation standards and Industry standards (TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC).
• Lead contract discussions, including SOW preparation and price negotiation.
• Ensure proper implementation of Fiber optic systems (SMF/MMF, MTP/MPO) and Testing protocols.
• Validate design compliance and installation quality.
• Implement and drive Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Manage Project risks, prepare mitigation plans and change management and approvals.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Job description

Role Purpose

This incumbent should be a highly motivated Project Manager – DCBU to lead end-to-end execution of fiber-centric data center network infrastructure projects, including AI Datacenters

Role Purpose

This incumbent should be a highly motivated Project Manager – DCBU to lead end-to-end execution of fiber-centric data center network infrastructure projects, including AI Datacenters

Key Responsibilities

• Manage structured cabling projects across all lifecycle phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Lead deployment of fiber optic and copper cabling systems, including high-density and pre-terminated solutions.
• Collaborate with design teams, customers, and stakeholders to gather telecom and cabling requirements.
• Develop Project plans and schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Communication and governance plans.
• Coordinate the setting up of overall project governance (e.g. project org charts; roles & responsibilities, RACI charts, communication / stakeholder management) required for each assigned project.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers.
• Should be able to present and articulate: design solutions, installation methodologies and operational concepts.
• Conduct regular customer reviews covering scope, risks, issues, and progress.
• Manage and coordinate cable contractors, installers, and service vendors
• Ensure adherence to: Corning installation standards and Industry standards (TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC).
• Lead contract discussions, including SOW preparation and price negotiation.
• Ensure proper implementation of: Fiber optic systems (SMF/MMF, MTP/MPO) and Testing protocols (OTDR, certification).
• Validate design compliance and installation quality.
• Implement and drive Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Manage Project risks, prepare mitigation plans and change management and approvals.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent
• Excellent written, oral communication, listening skills.
• Min 6-9 years of project management experience in data center/campus projects.
• Willingness to travel frequently at short notice based on project location.
• PMP and/or other equivalent level technical qualifications will be an added advantage.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Excellent communication skills at all levels with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to connect with CXO level decision makers.
• Display social maturity and willingness to handle extraordinary workload.
• Good commercial & negotiation skills with ability to understand customer requirements and present appropriate solutions in line with sales and business objectives.