Contract Type Employment and Open for Local & Expatriate

Job Purpose:

The Project Lead is responsible for leading and overseeing the end-to-end implementation of the fiber rollout project. The role responsibilities are, including but not limited, to planning, coordinating, and delivering the fiber optic network deployment in alignment with project timelines, budget constraints, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Project Planning and Execution

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee all phases of fiber rollout: survey, design, permitting, civil works, cable laying, splicing, testing, and handover.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, procurement, operations) and external stakeholders (vendors, subcontractors, local authorities) to ensure smooth execution.
• Lead regular project meetings and reporting sessions with stakeholders.

Budget and Resource Management

• Manage project budgets, control costs, and ensure resource optimization.
• Track project KPIs and ensure cost-effective procurement and vendor management.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure all works comply with technical standards, health and safety regulations, and local authority requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure quality control and adherence to specifications.    

Reporting and Documentation

• Provide accurate and timely reporting of project status, issues, and risks to senior management.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including as-built records and compliance certificates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in managing fiber network rollout projects.
• Strong knowledge of FTTH/FTTx technologies, fiber optic infrastructure, and network deployment standards.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety regulations, and regulatory directives in telecom construction.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale rollout projects with multi-site coordination.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, AutoCAD (basic), and project tracking tools.
• Familiarity with GIS tools and field data collection apps is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in outdoor environments and travel to various project sites across Myanmar.
   

Key Skillsets (3 - 5 skillsets):

• Project & Resource Management
• Technical Expertise in Fiber Network Deployment
• Stakeholder Leadership & Communication