Job Description

Job Title Network Project Manager – Network Transformation

Primary Skill (Technical Skill) Network Transformation Program Management – SD-WAN, LAN/WLAN & Infrastructure Modernisation, Japanese-English Customer Engagement

Secondary Skill Infrastructure Delivery Governance

Educational Qualifications B.S/B.E/B.Tech, M.B.A preferred

Experience Level 10 + Years

Location of Posting

Role & Responsibilities · Lead end-to-end network transformation programs covering SD-WAN, LAN/WLAN and related infrastructure modernisation scope. · Own program governance, delivery planning, milestones, risks, dependencies, actions and executive reporting. · Coordinate with architecture, engineering, operations, field services, OEMs and subcontractors for successful delivery. · Drive site readiness, migration planning, change control, cutover coordination and operational handover activities. · Manage customer communication in Japanese and English, ensuring clarity with Japanese stakeholders and global teams. · Track delivery commitments against agreed scope, schedule, quality, SLA and contractual expectations. · Facilitate technical discussions on SD-WAN, LAN refresh, connectivity, security integration and operational readiness. · Manage escalations, critical issues and cross-functional dependencies to ensure timely closure. · Support continuous improvement through process governance, automation opportunities and service transition best practices.

Skills Must have Nice to Have

Technical Skills

(Core & Top-Up) · 12+ years of infrastructure delivery or program management experience. · Strong experience managing network transformation or infrastructure modernisation programs. · Good understanding of SD-WAN, LAN/WLAN refresh, routing, switching and network security concepts. · Experience in multi-site rollout, migration, cutover and operational handover planning. · Ability to manage scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, actions, issues and change governance. · Japanese and English language proficiency for customer workshops, governance meetings and written communication. · Ability to work with Japanese customers, global delivery teams, OEMs, partners and subcontractors. · Experience preparing status reports, steering committee updates, RAID logs and executive dashboards. · Knowledge of ITIL-based operations, transition management and service readiness processes. · Strong vendor governance skills to monitor quality, cost, timelines and contractual deliverables.

Process & Tools · Strong knowledge of program governance, delivery controls, risk management and quality processes. · Experience with project tracking tools, reporting dashboards, RAID logs and action trackers. · Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and stakeholder management skills. · Ability to establish clear processes, meeting cadence, escalation paths and delivery governance.

Behavioral Skill · Strong ownership mindset with focus on accountability, discipline and delivery predictability. · Ability to build trust with Japanese customers through structured, respectful and clear communication. · Effective stakeholder management across customer leadership, internal teams, OEMs and delivery partners. · Strong facilitation, presentation, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. · Ability to mentor teams, drive collaboration and maintain focus during complex transformation programs.