Subsea Portfolio Lead — Cable Networks & Strategy

TIME dotCom Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Wellness spending account

Employee assistance

Job summary

TIME dotCom Berhad is seeking a senior Subsea Portfolio Lead to own and manage TIME's portfolio of submarine cable investments end-to-end, from consortium representation to O&M budgeting and contract negotiation.

You will drive cost optimisation, evaluate new investment opportunities, and mentor the Subsea team while coordinating with OSP, Optical Engineering, and Sales to align subsea capacity with demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical/engineering field or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years experience in subsea planning, deployment and operations, including direct consortium experience.
• Solid understanding of fibre optic transmission technology and its commercial implications.
• Technical knowledge of submarine cable system design — electrical, optical and mechanical — and overall system functionality and performance.
• Track record of submarine cable construction and consortium participation (CMA negotiation, PC/EC meetings, capacity upgrade processes).
• Strong contract negotiation skills — able to work through technical and commercial contract terms with an analytical, evidence-based approach.
• Experience managing multi-region partners and suppliers across time zones, with proven joint-investment or consortium project delivery.
• Strong written/verbal communication and stakeholder influence across technical and non-technical, internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage TIME's portfolio of submarine cable investments end-to-end, maximising technical, operational and financial value.
• Represent TIME at consortium forums and manage relationships with consortium members and landing facilities.
• Own the operational, budgeting and payment cycle for each cable system, including O&M fees and capacity upgrades.
• Evaluate new investment opportunities and prepare investment proposals for management approval.
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives across the portfolio and monitor technology developments relevant to TIME's assets.
• Mentor the Senior Engineer(s) on consortium processes and contract negotiations, ensuring regulatory/compliance alignment.

Skills

Subsea planning

Consortium experience

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Fibre optics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

TIME dotCom Berhad is seeking a senior Subsea Portfolio Lead to own and manage TIME's portfolio of submarine cable investments end-to-end, from consortium representation to O&M budgeting and contract negotiation.

You will drive cost optimisation, evaluate new investment opportunities, and mentor the Subsea team while coordinating with OSP, Optical Engineering, and Sales to align subsea capacity with demand.