PMO Manager-Telecom

Job Description We are seeking an experienced PMO Manager / Telecom Project Manager with a strong background in Fixed Network telecommunications projects to manage project governance, planning, resource utilization, cost control, client coordination, and overall project performance. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience managing large-scale FTTH, FTTx, GPON, ODN, OSP, ISP, fiber rollout, copper-to-fiber migration, enterprise connectivity, and fixed-network deployment/maintenance projects. Exposure to mobile networks will be considered an advantage, but Fixed Network experience will be the primary requirement. Key Responsibilities Fixed Network Project Planning & Execution - Manage end-to-end planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and closure of Fixed Network telecom projects. - Oversee FTTH/FTTx, GPON, ODN, OSP/ISP, fiber rollout, migration, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and handover activities. - Monitor project milestones, dependencies, productivity, resource utilization, and delivery against agreed SLAs/KPIs. PMO Governance & Reporting - Establish and maintain project governance, project plans, trackers, RAID logs, dashboards, and management reporting. - Prepare weekly/monthly MIS, KPI/SLA reports, project progress dashboards, resource reports, and executive presentations. - Track project performance against baseline schedules, budgets, and client commitments. Client & Stakeholder Management - Act as a key interface with telecom operators/clients for project performance, progress reviews, escalations, and governance meetings. - Manage client expectations and coordinate resolution of operational and project delivery issues. Costing, Budget & Commercial Control - Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts, resource costs, subcontractor costs, and CAPEX/OPEX where applicable. - Monitor project profitability, cost variance, productivity, invoicing milestones, and opportunities for cost optimization. Resource, Vendor & Subcontractor Management - Plan and manage deployment of project managers, engineers, supervisors, technicians, field teams, vendors, and subcontractors. - Monitor manpower productivity, material availability, vendor performance, and subcontractor deliverables. - Coordinate with engineering, operations, procurement, commercial, finance, and field teams. Risk, Quality & Delivery Management - Identify project risks, bottlenecks, dependencies, permit/ROW issues, resource constraints, and material delays. - Develop mitigation and recovery plans to protect project timelines. - Ensure work complies with client specifications, telecom standards, quality requirements, HSE requirements, and acceptance criteria. Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Project Management, Business Administration, or related discipline. - 5+ years of Telecom Project Management / PMO experience preferred. - Strong Fixed Network experience is mandatory. - Proven exposure to FTTH, FTTx, GPON, ODN, OSP/ISP, Fiber Optic Networks, network rollout, installation and maintenance. - Experience managing large field teams, vendors and subcontractors is highly preferred. - Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, costing, resource planning, risk management and PMO governance. - Strong client-facing and stakeholder management capabilities. - Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, Advanced Excel, Power BI or similar PMO/reporting tools. - PMP or equivalent project management certification is preferred. - UAE/GCC telecom operator or major telecom vendor/contractor experience will be a strong advantage. Priority Hiring Profile For CV screening, I would give the highest weightage to candidates with: Fixed Network PM/PMO FTTH/FTTx/GPON/ODN/OSP Telecom Operator/Contractor Experience Large Field-Team Management Cost/Budget Control Client Management PMO Governance & MIS. Candidates whose experience is predominantly IT/software PMO, digital transformation, cloud, data centers, or purely RAN/mobile engineering should rank lower unless they also demonstrate substantial fixed-network project delivery experience.