Network Planning Technical Project Manager
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JobgetherNetwork Infrastructure
Based in Germany; Flexible remote working options within EuropeFull-TimeMiddle
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementStakeholder managementAutoCAD
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience in network infrastructure, outside plant (OSP) planning, telecommunications, or data center connectivity project management.
- Strong understanding of fiber optic networks, DWDM technology, inline amplification requirements, and managed optical fiber deployments.
- Experience managing complex infrastructure projects involving multiple internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to negotiate and manage commercial agreements related to fiber leases, IRUs, construction contracts, or connectivity services.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD for reviewing and creating site infrastructure and conduit design documentation.
- Advanced experience working with GIS tools and geospatial data formats such as KMZ/KML files.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence partners and drive execution against ambitious timelines.
- Deep knowledge of regional fiber infrastructure landscapes, utility right-of-way considerations, and connectivity challenges is highly desirable.
- Experience with large-scale capacity planning and deployments, including 100Tbps+ environments, is a strong advantage.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end connectivity infrastructure projects, from initial site opportunity assessment through final outside plant (OSP) delivery and operational readiness.
- Collaborate closely with network technical program managers, data center teams, engineering groups, procurement specialists, and construction teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Evaluate connectivity feasibility for new data center locations, including validation of long-haul wave solutions, dark fiber options, and network design strategies.
- Act as the technical owner for fiber pathway architecture, including route diversity, manhole placement, conduit systems, and site entry point design.
- Coordinate the design and implementation of Point of Entry (POE) and Meet-Me Room (MMR) infrastructure to support high-capacity, multi-carrier fiber deployments.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with telecommunications providers, fiber owners, utilities, and infrastructure partners.
- Support procurement activities, including RFx processes, contract negotiations, fiber lease agreements, IRUs, and long-term connectivity solutions.
- Manage commercial and technical discussions with external partners to ensure delivery timelines and infrastructure requirements are met.
- Maintain accurate documentation of connectivity assets, fiber routes, and infrastructure plans using geospatial data and technical documentation tools.
- Review, modify, and create infrastructure design plans using AutoCAD to support physical network deployments.
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