Manager, Network Construction - SLZ

OVERVIEW

The Regional Head for Network Construction & Operations is responsible for the overall planning, execution, control, and delivery of regional network construction projects particularly but not limited to Wireless, Transmission and Data Center Domains. This role ensures timely, cost-effective, and high-quality rollout of wireless and transmission networks through strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, financial governance, vendor management, and strict adherence to quality and safety standards. The position serves as the primary regional interface with headquarters and key stakeholders, driving strategic alignment and operational excellence.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Regional Network Construction & Operations Leadership

• Lead and manage the regional network construction team, overseeing end-to-end project lifecycle delivery to ensure rollout targets are achieved on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

• Define project objectives, clarify roles and responsibilities, and supervise execution across all construction phases.

• Gather project requirements, conduct feasibility studies, develop regional construction plans, and provide inputs to support network planning.

• Act as the primary regional coordination point with headquarters, ensuring regulatory compliance, timely reporting, and issue escalation when required.

2. Strategic Planning & Task Governance

• Organize and classify headquarters strategic objectives and task indicators into actionable regional implementation plans.

• Guide professional teams in effective task allocation, coordination, and execution.

• Collaborate with the Chinese bTechnical Advisors and Network Construction Leaders to jointly develop and execute regional network strategies and delivery plans.

• Identify and pursue collaboration opportunities to support the expansion and optimization of DITO's wireless and transmission networks.

3. Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Strengthen collaboration with PMO, NETCON, CTO/A, Marketing, O&M, SAM, and Sales teams to ensure alignment across all initiatives

• Manage vendor relationships, including communication, risk identification, performance monitoring, and regular evaluation.

• Lead the resolution of critical, complex, and long-standing project issues.

• Provide coordination and operational support to regional marketing and network operations teams as required.

4. Project Delivery, Closure & Financial Control

• Manage end-to-end Engineering Order (EO) and Purchase Order (PO) processes, including initiation, issuance, monitoring, and closure.

• Oversee initial review of project designs and design changes, as well as schedule and acceptance management for non-EPC projects.

• Drive timely project completion and closure, ensuring completion of OSS/MSS tasks, PAC/FAC, and finalization of EOs/POs.

• Establish and implement regional PO plans, funding plans, accounting procedures, and related KPIs, ensuring timely payments and financial compliance.

• Manage project budgets in coordination with department heads and review/approve team expense reimbursements to ensure cost efficiency.

5. Performance Monitoring, Reporting & Issue Resolution

• Conduct regular project progress reviews, track key performance indicators, and proactively identify and mitigate risks.

• Prepare and submit accurate, timely, and comprehensive progress and management reports.

• Actively drive priority projects to support market requirements and address systemic or recurring operational issues.

6. Quality, Safety & Resource Management

• Assume overall accountability for project quality and safety across civil works, transmission equipment installation, OSP, data centers, and related activities.

• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, cost control measures, and safe construction practices throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage production resources (e.g., vehicles and materials), establish approval and utilization procedures, and ensure efficient allocation.

7. Team Development & Administrative Leadership

• Develop recruitment plans, optimize organizational structure, conduct training programs, and perform competency and performance assessments.

• Recommend promotions, disciplinary actions, and capability development initiatives as appropriate.

• Lead training and performance management of the Construction Management (CM) team to enhance technical capability and collaboration.

• Manage business travel, field deployment, work schedules, and review team leave applications.

• Coordinate internal and external regional resources to ensure alignment with construction and delivery requirements.

• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by senior management.