Regional Projects Manager - OSP

Position Objective

Responsible for managing and coordinating regionally assigned OSP projects, ensuring the implementation of approved planning concepts, design standards, execution quality, and training requirements across all project activities.

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Manage vendors and contractors responsible for OSP scope delivery within the assigned region.
• Plan and oversee site inspections, quality audits, and supervision activities.
• Ensure regional project plans are properly synchronized, scheduled, aligned, and communicated with HQ.
• Communicate and enforce approved OSP guidelines, standards, and procedures with contractors and vendors.
• Coordinate all site inspections, supervision activities, and field visits jointly with STC local teams.
• Ensure inspection and supervision activities are executed in accordance with approved processes and communicated guidelines.
• Identify and report quality gaps, operational deficiencies, training needs, and areas for improvement.
• Provide guidance, training, and knowledge transfer to STC regional teams in line with the approved training plan.
• Support the Task Force Head in preparing OSP assessment and quality control documentation for all required QC stages.
• Audit and evaluate the performance of OSP contractors and vendors, highlighting non-compliance issues to HQ and STC management.
• Ensure project reports are completed using approved templates and submitted within agreed timelines.
• Collaborate with DQ teams to establish tracking and review mechanisms for project issues, implementation blockers, and corrective actions.
• Conduct regular project review and coordination meetings with OSP vendors and contractors.
• Monitor project execution quality and ensure compliance with approved standards, specifications, and client requirements.
• Coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to maintain project schedules, quality standards, and operational objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, including at least 4 years in a managerial role handling large-scale telecom projects or operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in OSP deployment management, supervision, and quality assurance for large-scale telecom projects.
• Experience in telecom network planning and design activities.
• Experience in FTTx network deployment will be considered an added advantage.
• PMP certification or an equivalent project management certification is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple vendors, contractors, and stakeholders across regional operations.