Staff Specialist, Internet Nwk Engrg

How You will Make An Impact:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of major Internet Network infrastructure projects, including domestic and overseas Point-of-Presence (PoP) deployments, data centre expansion, network modernisation and service migration programmes.

• Develop project scope, schedules, milestones, budgets, resource plans and implementation roadmaps to ensure successful project execution.

• Drive cross-functional coordination across Network Planning, Engineering, Operations, Cybersecurity, Products, Procurement, Finance and external vendors.

• Manage all phases of project delivery including requirements gathering, design review, procurement, implementation, testing, migration, operational readiness and service handover.

• Develop project governance frameworks including steering committee reporting, project dashboards, financial tracking, risk management and executive status updates.

• Establish project risk registers, mitigation plans and contingency strategies to minimise operational, financial and schedule risks.

• Coordinate implementation readiness reviews, change management approvals, testing activities, commissioning and acceptance sign-off.

• Develop and review implementation plans, Method of Procedures (MOPs), risk assessments, acceptance criteria and rollback plans to ensure safe and consistent delivery.

• Ensure compliance with Singtel security policies, regulatory requirements, project governance processes and operational standards.

• Support strategic network transformation initiatives covering infrastructure resiliency, capacity expansion, technology refresh and operational efficiency programmes.

• Drive hardware and software lifecycle management, End-of-Support replacement, security patching, vulnerability remediation and technology-risk reduction programmes.
• Deliver high network performance, reliability and resilient network services, and provide technical advice for pre-sales, post-sales and escalated fault resolution where required.
• Manage supplier and contractor relationship.

Skills for Success:

• Good Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management or related discipline.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in telecommunications, infrastructure delivery, data centre implementation or large-scale project management.

• Proven experience managing complex infrastructure programmes involving multiple stakeholders and vendors.

• Strong project governance, budgeting, financial tracking and risk management capabilities.

• Experience managing data centre, network infrastructure, cloud connectivity, transport or PoP deployment projects.

• Demonstrated experience leading network migration, service migration or technology refresh programmes.

• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple programmes concurrently in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills.

• PMP certification is strongly preferred.

• Agile, ITIL or equivalent project management certifications would be an added advantage.

• Experience within service provider, ISP, carrier, telecommunications or critical infrastructure environments will be highly advantageous.