EU-PH Digital Economy Package Technical Director - Deputy Project Leader

iScale Solutions; Metro Manila; À distance; PHP 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Leave credits

Health coverage

SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG

Résumé du poste

iScale Solutions is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to guide the EU-PH Digital Economy Package infrastructure and telecom components from a remote location. You will report to the Project Leader and oversee strategy, design, procurement, QA, and budget while coordinating with national and international partners.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a related field and 8+ years in senior telecom/network roles, with excellent leadership and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related technical field is required.
• At least 8 years in senior technical or engineering roles in telecom/network/infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed connectivity infrastructure and data processing systems.
• Experience with donor-funded or EU-funded projects is advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with fluency in English.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical leadership for infrastructure and telecom components of the EU-PH Digital Economy Package.
• Report to the Project Leader and serve as Deputy Project Leader when required.
• Oversee technical strategy, infrastructure delivery, QA, partnerships, and budget execution.
• Define infrastructure architecture, standards, and specifications for networks and data infrastructure.
• Lead feasibility studies, design, deployment, testing, and handover of network, computing, and data-processing infrastructure.
• Prepare technical specifications and monitor contractor performance.
• Recruit and supervise technical experts and consultants to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee budget lines, risks, and corrective actions.
• Track indicators, maintain monitoring tools, and contribute to reports.
• Coordinate with government bodies and international partners for project success.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication skills

English proficiency

Formation

Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Description du poste

This is a remote position.

Role Summary

• Provide technical leadership for the infrastructure and telecommunications components of the EU-PH Digital Economy Package (SO1 and SO2).
• Report to the Project Leader and serve as Deputy Project Leader when required.
• Oversee technical strategy, infrastructure delivery, quality assurance, technical partnerships, and execution of the allocated technical budget.

Responsibilities

• Technical Strategy: Define infrastructure architecture, technical standards, and specifications for connectivity networks and Copernicus data infrastructure.
• Infrastructure Delivery: Lead feasibility studies, technical design, deployment, testing, commissioning, and handover of network, computing, and data-processing infrastructure.
• Procurement and Quality Assurance: Prepare or validate technical specifications, Terms of Reference, and bills of quantities; assess technical proposals and monitor contractor performance.
• Technical Team Leadership: Recruit and supervise technical experts and consultants, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Budget and Risk Management: Oversee allocated technical budget lines, monitor progress, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Track technical indicators, maintain monitoring tools, and contribute to technical and financial reports.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary technical contact for PhilSA, DOST-ASTI, DICT, PREGINET, and international partners, including IRD, ESA, and GÉANT.
• Project Coordination: Work closely with the Project Leader and support teams on planning, procurement, contracts, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Sustainability and Knowledge Transfer: Ensure infrastructure sustainability, effective handover, and capacity building for national counterparts.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Network Engineering, IT/Electronics Engineering, Earth Observation, Geospatial Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: At least 8 years in senior technical or engineering roles involving telecommunications, network infrastructure, or Earth observation/geospatial data systems.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of high-speed connectivity infrastructure, data processing and dissemination systems, technical procurement, and quality assurance.
• Project Experience: Proven experience leading infrastructure design, procurement, implementation, and supervision; donor-funded or EU-funded projects are an advantage.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience working with government institutions, research organisations, technical agencies, and private-sector partners.
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly.
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken English; French is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package: Receive a pay package that matches your skills and experience.
• Vacation and Sick Leave credits: Enjoy vacation and sick leave credits to maintain work-life balance.
• Health Coverage: Get medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Government-Mandated Benefits: Full coverage of all statutory benefits like SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.
• Learning Opportunities: Access training, certifications, and mentorship to grow your career.
• Team Engagement: Join team-building activities and wellness programs.
• Modern Tools: Use the latest technology to excel in your role.
• Career Growth: Clear paths for promotion and professional development.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse, supportive, and collaborative global team.