Assistant Manager – Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) | Wateen Telecom | Multan

Tech Junction Ltd; Multan; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Wateen Telecom in Multan is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) to lead field operations and drive network reliability for optical fiber networks. You will oversee deployments, fault resolution, site surveys, and SoW/BoQ preparation, ensuring SLA compliance and safe, timely execution.

The role requires 5+ years in telecom with 2+ years in a supervisory capacity, plus strong leadership and cross-functional coordination abilities, based in Multan, Pakistan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecom Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant telecommunications experience in optical fiber cable networks.
• At least 2+ years of specialized experience in a supervisory/Assistant Manager role.
• Strong practical expertise in OFC deployment, splicing, testing, and fault troubleshooting.
• Proven background in network reliability management, infrastructure protection, and SLA/TAT compliance.
• Deep proficiency in preparing SoW and BoQ following site surveys.
• Strong team leadership, vendor coordination, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Professional availability for full-time deployment in Multan, Pakistan.

Responsibilities

• Oversee OFC deployment, expansion, and network rehabilitation activities.
• Perform advanced OFC fault troubleshooting, splice verification, OTDR testing, and emergency restoration.
• Ensure network reliability, fault prevention, and infrastructure protection.
• Monitor and enforce SLAs and TAT for field incidents.
• Lead project management, execution, and milestone tracking for optical rollouts.
• Provide effective team leadership and stakeholder coordination.
• Conduct site surveys, root-cause analyses, and route feasibility studies.
• Prepare SoW, BoQ, and technical progress reports.
• Ensure safety standards and deployment timelines.

Skills

OFC deployment

Splicing

Testing

Fault troubleshooting

Reliability management

SLA/TAT

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

Site surveys

SoW/BoQ prep

Cross-functional comms

Education

Bachelors in Telecom/Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

GIS mapping

OTDR software

Network inventory systems

Job description

Position Summary

Wateen Telecom is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Assistant Manager - Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) with 5+ years of relevant experience (including 2+ years in a similar or Assistant Manager role) to join our team in Multan. In this critical telecommunications infrastructure and field operations role, you will spearhead managing optical fiber cable deployment, network reliability, infrastructure protection, SLA compliance, project delivery, and network rehabilitation activities. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure high network availability and seamless expansion across enterprise fiber backbones. Ideal candidates bring a strong academic foundation in telecom or electronics engineering, proven team leadership capabilities, and deep operational mastery of fiber optic networks.

Detailed Job Description

As an Assistant Manager - Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) at Wateen Telecom in Multan, you will take full ownership of overseeing field operations, network reliability, and infrastructure protection for optical fiber networks. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass executing OFC deployments, performing advanced fault troubleshooting, conducting site surveys, and preparing precise Statements of Work (SoW) and Bills of Quantities (BoQ). You will manage strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Turnaround Times (TAT), lead project execution from inception to completion, and coordinate closely with field teams and external stakeholders. Working in a fast-paced telecommunications environment, you will drive network rehabilitation initiatives, maintain meticulous documentation, and ensure uncompromised infrastructure security and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage comprehensive optical fiber cable (OFC) deployment, expansion, and network rehabilitation activities.
• Perform advanced OFC fault troubleshooting, splice verification, OTDR testing, and emergency restoration.
• Ensure uncompromising network reliability, fault prevention, and proactive physical infrastructure protection.
• Monitor, manage, and enforce strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Turnaround Times (TAT) for field incidents.
• Lead project management, execution, and milestone tracking for optical network rollouts and infrastructure upgrades.
• Provide effective team leadership, daily operational guidance, and seamless stakeholder coordination.
• Conduct comprehensive site surveys, root-cause analyses, and route feasibility studies.
• Prepare accurate Statements of Work (SoW), Bills of Quantities (BoQ), and technical progress reports.
• Ensure strict adherence to corporate safety standards, quality benchmarks, and deployment timelines.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BE) in Telecom Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant telecommunications experience in optical fiber cable networks.
• At least 2+ years of specialized experience in a similar supervisory or Assistant Manager role.
• Strong practical expertise in OFC deployment, splicing, testing, and fault troubleshooting.
• Proven background in network reliability management, infrastructure protection, and SLA/TAT compliance.
• Deep proficiency in preparing Statements of Work (SoW) and Bills of Quantities (BoQ) following site surveys.
• Strong team leadership, vendor coordination, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Professional availability for full-time deployment in Multan, Pakistan.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications in fiber optic technology or project management (PMP, PRINCE2).
• Familiarity with GIS mapping tools, OTDR trace analysis software, and network inventory management systems.
• Prior working experience with major telecom operators, fiber infrastructure providers, or enterprise ISPs in Pakistan.
• Advanced knowledge of civil works coordination, right-of-way (RoW) acquisition, and municipal permitting.
• Contributions to telecom technical committees or internal process optimization initiatives.

Application Information

• Salary/Rate: Competitive (Candidates required to share Current Salary and Expected Salary) [cite: 4]
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: As per candidate notice period (Candidates required to share Notice Period) [cite: 4]
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for senior OFC management roles, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your experience managing multi-kilometer fiber rollouts, SLA compliance metrics, and BoQ preparation.