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This includes managing both individual projects and groups of related company projects in a coordinated manner. The role ensures that projects are aligned to deliver intended benefits and maintain effective control throughout the project lifecycle.\nReporting Line: Programme Manager\nKey Duties & Responsibilities\n1. Project Management & Execution\nLead and manage WIOCC’s network infrastructure projects to ensure timely and successful completion\nOversee client orders from pre-sales solution design to final handover, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction\nDevelop and maintain project charters, project plans, risk registers, budgets, and lessons learned documentation\nMonitor project delivery milestones to ensure alignment with client target timelines\n2. Stakeholder & Client Engagement\nCollaborate closely with account managers to understand client requirements and ensure project alignment\nServe as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular and accurate project updates and reports\nManage relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, and WIOCC clients effectively\nEnsure seamless handovers to internal teams, aligning with client specifications\n3. Cross-Functional Coordination\nLead virtual project teams consisting of Engineering, Operations, Legal, Procurement, Logistics, and Finance\nEngage and manage third-party suppliers to ensure compliance with client specifications, service level agreements (SLAs), and quality standards\nAddress and mitigate project concerns, contractual challenges, and risks, escalating issues where necessary\n4. Process & Performance Improvement\nActively participate in and promote the project gate review process\nOversee vendor and logistics management, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services\nEnsure data accuracy within NetSuite and other project management tools\nServe as a deputy for the Programme Manager as required and contribute to ad-hoc reporting\nActively participate in process improvement and automation initiatives\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree (or equivalent; a master’s degree is an added advantage) in a technical field or equivalent relevant experience\nProficiency in English and French for understanding, speaking, and writing communications.\nPMP, PRINCE2, or AGILE certification is a nice-to-have\nProficient in Microsoft Project\nExperience & Skills\nA minimum of 5 years of technical experience in the telecom industry, with at least 4 years in a project management role\nStrong background in fiber network project management\nEffective project management skills, including experience in written and verbal communication, as evidenced by work history and accomplishments\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize and present key information to stakeholders concisely\nProficiency in using BOSS tools and experience with the Microsoft Office suite, including MS Project\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment\nFamiliarity with WIOCC network technologies, including Subsea, OTN, DWDM, SDH, and Data (Ethernet, IP/MPLS, OSPF, BGP), is preferred\nExcellent interpersonal skills, including active listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution\nAbility to work cross-functionally and influence teams in a matrix environment\nAttributes\nClient focused\nIntegrity, honest with high ethical standards\nBoundless, passionate and flexible\nPersonal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail\nCollaborative, achieve results through teamwork","description_format":"text","description_chars":3649,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":4,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"French","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":false},{"language":"English","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Telecommunications"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-01T16:14:50Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":29,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.534,"p_room":0.55,"age_days":31,"expected_fill_days":30,"reasons":["conf:24","velocity","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-10-03T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/wiocc-project-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/wiocc-project-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-04T01:22:36Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1787,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3213,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-05T00:00:00Z"}}}