Job Description

Project Planning & Execution:

Lead the development and execution of the

detailed project plan

, aligning with RFP timelines and milestones. Manage the

route survey

, geo-tagging of assets and submission of design documents. Ensure timely procurement, delivery and installation of materials as per BoM and approved design. Coordinate implementation of OPGW/ADSS fibre infrastructure and connectivity to HQs/substations.

Team & Stakeholder Management:

Lead a multidisciplinary team including design engineers, field technicians and subcontractors. Serve as the

primary point of contact

with ZENICS, P&E department, Railtel and other stakeholders. Ensure coordination with the OEM, Distributor, Sub-vendors and enforce contractual obligations.

Compliance & Documentation:

Ensure adherence to ZENICS

Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

, quality standards and safety protocols. Manage documentation related to survey reports, as-built drawings, test reports and acceptance criteria. Facilitate

acceptance testing (AT/UAT)

and support handover to the designated authority.

Monitoring & Reporting:

Oversee the

Remote Fibre Monitoring System (RFMS)

deployment and network health monitoring. Track project KPIs, risks and mitigation plans; report weekly/monthly progress to internal and external stakeholders. Prepare audit/compliance reports as required by ZENICS.

Operations & Maintenance:

Manage the 3-year post-deployment

O&M phase

, ensuring 24x7 uptime and prompt fault rectification (MTTR compliance). Supervise manpower deployment across sites for operational support and preventive maintenance.

Key Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, or related field) PMP/PRINCE2 certification preferred.

Experience:

Minimum

8-10 years

of experience in telecom/optical fibre infrastructure projects. At least

2 large-scale OFC/OPGW-based implementations

completed as a Project Manager. Experience working with Government ICT/e-governance projects is desirable.

Skills:

Strong understanding of

OFC deployment

, ADSS, OPGW, splicing, RFMS, EMS/NMS tools. Proficiency in MS Project or similar project management tools. Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. Ability to handle field operations in hilly, remote and geographically challenging terrain.

Other Requirements:

Willingness to travel extensively within Mizoram. Knowledge of local conditions and terrain will be an added advantage. * Proven track record in handling government and public-sector IT infrastructure rollouts.