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We are looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager to take full ownership of OSP/ISP fiber infrastructure projects (FTTx/FTTH). This role acts as the master planner and overall driver of project delivery — responsible for end-to-end planning, execution, client communication, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate is a resourceful, hands‑on leader with strong troubleshooting instincts and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as overall project owner and master planner, developing detailed project schedules, milestones, and resource plans for OSP/ISP fiber rollouts
- Drive end-to-end project delivery — from planning and survey through implementation, testing, and client acceptance
- Prepare and manage costing sheets, budgets, and cost control measures to ensure projects are delivered within approved budget
- Track project progress rigorously using project tracking tools/systems, identifying variances early and taking corrective action
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients — providing regular updates, managing expectations, and resolving escalations promptly
- Engage, coordinate, and manage subcontractors and vendors, ensuring performance aligns with project timelines, quality, and safety standards
- Proactively identify project risks, bottlenecks, and technical/operational issues, applying resourceful problem‑solving to keep delivery on track
- Coordinate cross‑functionally with engineering, procurement, and site teams to remove delivery blockers
- Ensure all projects comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Prepare and present project status reports, forecasts, and financial summaries to management and clients
- Lead project closure activities, including client acceptance, documentation handover, and lessons‑learned reviews
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum 8–10 years' experience in OSP/ISP fiber optic/telecom infrastructure projects, with at least 3–5 years in a Project Manager role
- Proven track record of delivering fiber/telecom infrastructure projects on time and within cost
- Strong command of project tracking and management tools (MS Project, Primavera, Excel‑based trackers, or similar)
- Solid experience preparing costing sheets, budgets, and commercial/financial project documentation
- Excellent client‑facing communication skills — able to manage expectations and build trust with stakeholders
- Strong experience managing and engaging subcontractors and third‑party vendors
- Resourceful, solutions‑oriented mindset with strong troubleshooting and decision‑making ability under pressure
- Solid understanding of FTTx/OSP/ISP technical fundamentals (design, implementation, testing, acceptance)
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Willing to travel for site visits within Johor and surrounding regions
Good to Have
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
- Prior experience with telco operators or system integrators in Malaysia
- Experience managing multi‑site or multi‑vendor fiber rollout programs