Huawei Pakistan is looking for an experienced Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager to lead telecom network operations for a large-scale Managed Services project.
The role involves managing end-to-end preventive and corrective maintenance activities across a multivendor telecom network environment, ensuring high network availability, operational excellence, SLA compliance and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in telecom O&M, strong technical knowledge of RAN/BTS, transmission and power infrastructure, and a proven ability to lead regional teams, manage suppliers and drive operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Telecom Network Operations
- Lead daily Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) activities across multiple regions.
- Ensure network availability, service continuity and timely resolution of network faults.
- Monitor network performance and ensure compliance with agreed SLAs and operational KPIs.
- Oversee fault management, escalation handling and service restoration activities.
- Lead and manage regional O&M teams, field engineers and outsourced resources.
- Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely and quality service delivery.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvements.
- Manage resource allocation, workforce productivity and operational efficiency.
- Maintain strong relationships with telecom customers and key stakeholders.
- Handle operational escalations and ensure timely resolution of customer concerns.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide operational updates to customers.
- Ensure customer satisfaction through effective service delivery and communication.
4. Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization
- Drive operational efficiency and cost optimization initiatives.
- Identify operational risks and implement preventive measures.
- Improve maintenance processes, service quality and field execution standards.
- Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and operational procedures.
5. Digital Operations & Reporting
- Utilize digital platforms such as MyWFM, Talon View, RMS/IVMS and Power BI for operational monitoring and reporting.
- Develop performance dashboards and management reports.
- Analyze operational data and identify areas for improvement.
- Drive digitalization of field operations and maintenance processes.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecom Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related field.
Professional Experience
- 10-15 years of experience in Telecom Operations & Maintenance or Managed Services.
- Strong experience managing large-scale telecom O&M operations in a multivendor environment.
- Experience working with telecom operators or vendors such as Huawei, Nokia and ZTE will be preferred.
- Proven experience managing regional teams, suppliers and field operations.
Technical Knowledge
- Strong understanding of BTS/RAN network infrastructure.
- Knowledge of transmission networks and telecom power systems.
- Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance operations.
- Understanding of fuel management, fault management and network availability.
- Familiarity with digital O&M platforms and performance monitoring tools.
Management & Business Skills
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent supplier and subcontractor management skills.
- Proven ability to manage SLAs, KPIs and operational performance.
- Strong customer relationship and escalation management skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving abilities.
- PMP certification will be an added advantage.