Telco Project Manager

PA Recruitment Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

PA Recruitment Limited seeks a project manager to lead end-to-end delivery of IP bearer networks, OLT/FTTx, and fixed access projects for diverse clients. You will drive planning, coordination, and documentation across multiple teams and subcontractors to ensure on-time deployments.

The role requires strong execution skills, field coordination, and the ability to manage complex, multi-vendor environments with a focus on quality and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field.
• HCIA/HCIP in Routing & Switching is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed rollout and integration plans for IP/Fixed Access projects including milestones and deliverables.
• Track daily progress for key tasks: transmission readiness, configuration, commissioning, and acceptance.
• Coordinate delivery preparation with access fiber, transmission readiness and IP configuration pre-checks.
• Ensure alignment on scope and site readiness between planning, engineering, implementation and customer interface teams.
• Maintain resource check-in/out, monitor subcontractor deployment, and ensure material availability with proper documentation.
• Manage configuration data, IP planning input, and version control across multi-vendor systems; ensure smooth handover to acceptance.

Skills

Project management

Network rollout

Huawei equipment

BGP

OSPF

VNF

DNS platforms

Cross-domain integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications/Electronics/CS

HCIA/HCIP Routing & Switching

Tools

DNS platforms

VNF tooling

IP/MPLS tools

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of IP and Fixed Access network rollout and integration projects. This includes delivery of OLT, FTTx, IP, DNS platforms, and VNF network functions under various operator scenarios. Strong execution, field coordination, and cross-domain integration are key to this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed rollout and integration plans for IP / Fixed Access projects based on scope, assumptions, and known constraints. Identify key delivery scenarios (e.g., migration, expansion), define milestones and deliverables, and manage task breakdown by site, module, and activity type.
• Track daily progress for key implementation tasks including transmission readiness, configuration, commissioning, and acceptance. Use digital tools to monitor execution and escalte risks or deviations early.
• Coordinate delivery preparation involving access fiber, transmission readiness, IP configuration pre-checks, and other critical dependencies. Work closely with technical and subcontractor teams to resolve risks and blockers.
• Ensure alignment on scope and site readiness between planning, engineering, implementation, and customer interface teams. Drive consistency in scope understanding and delivery expectations.
• Maintain control of resource check-in/out, monitor subcontractor deployment efficiency, and ensure timely material availability with proper documentation and tagging.
• Manage configuration data, IP planning input, and version control across multi-vendor systems. Ensure smooth handover from integration to acceptance with complete documentation.
• Enforce quality standards during implementation and testing, ensuring checklists, procedures, and acceptance forms are properly executed and closed.
• Monitor project cost, track delivery versus budget, and work with internal teams to reduce waste and improve installation efficiency.
• Drive digital platform usage to improve visibility of project status and data quality, including material management, work order tracking, and KPI dashboards.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with internal stakeholders, customers, and subcontractors on plan, risk, and issues. Prepare concise reports and ensure issues are escalated appropriately.
• Take extended responsibility in areas such as managing key subcontractors, overseeing PR/PO process for BOQ-based delivery, or optimizing regional material utilization.

Soft Skill Requirements

• Able to think in terms of project scenarios, dependencies, and closure-driven planning.
• Strong communication and coordination across technical and non-technical teams.
• Independent problem-solving, task ownership, and results-oriented mindset.

Educational & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field.
• HCIA/HCIP in Routing & Switching, Datacom, or related Huawei certification is a strong advantage.

Technical Experience

• Hands-on experience in delivering IP bearer networks, OLT/FTTx networks, or fixed access infrastructure for enterprise, ISP, hotel, port, or airport clients.
• Familiar with protocols and technologies: BGP, OSPF, VRRP, QoS, PPPoE, VLAN, IGMP, etc.
• End-to-end project delivery experience with Huawei equipment preferred.

• Additional expertise in DNS platform rollout, Telco cloud NFVi upgrade, VNF (Data/Voice Core) upgrade, or regional transmission and optical fiber projects is an added advantage.