Network Construction Assistant Manager - NCR

OVERVIEW

The NCR Assistant Network Construction Manager supports the Regional Head in the planning, execution, and delivery of regional network construction projects, including Wireless, Transmission, and Data Center domains. This role focuses on the day-to-day supervision of rollout activities to ensure they remain timely, cost-effective, and compliant with quality and safety standards. The Assistant Manager acts as a key coordinator between regional teams, headquarters, and vendors to drive operational excellence.

Key Functions and Responsibilities

1. Operational Support & Project Supervision

• Assist in managing the regional network construction team to ensure rollout targets are met on time and within budget.

• Supervise execution across various construction phases and clarify roles for team members as directed by the Regional Head.

• Support feasibility studies and gather project requirements to provide necessary inputs for regional construction and network planning.

• Act as a secondary coordination point with headquarters to assist in regulatory compliance and the escalation of regional issues.

2. Task Implementation & Strategic Alignment

• Translate strategic objectives from headquarters into actionable tasks and implementation plans for the regional team.

• Coordinate with professional teams to ensure effective task allocation and execution.

• Collaborate with Technical Advisors and Network Construction Leaders to help execute regional strategies and network expansion plans.

3. Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Facilitate collaboration between internal departments such as PMO, NETCON, Marketing, O&M, and Sales to maintain alignment.

• Monitor vendor performance, assisting in risk identification and the regular evaluation of vendor relationships.

• Support the resolution of complex or long-standing project issues through active field coordination

4. Financial Tracking & Project Closure

• Coordinate the EO and PO processes, including the monitoring and tracking of orders from initiation to closure.

• Conduct initial reviews of project designs, design changes, and acceptance management for non-EPC projects.

• Track OSS/MSS tasks and PAC/FAC requirements to ensure timely project finalization.

• Monitor project budgets and review team expense reimbursements to ensure financial compliance and cost efficiency.

5. Monitoring, Reporting & Quality Assurance

• Track KPIs and progress, proactively identifying risks and suggesting mitigation strategies to the Regional Head.

• Prepare comprehensive progress reports and management summaries for review.

• Monitor quality and safety compliance on-site for civil works, equipment installation, and data center activities.

• Oversee resource utilization, ensuring production resources like vehicles and materials are allocated efficiently.

6. Team Support & Administrative Assistance

• Assist in team development by supporting recruitment, training programs, and performance assessments.

• Review administrative requests, including team leave applications, work schedules, and field deployment plans.

• Provide cross-functional cover for other team members during absences or emergencies as required by management.