DWDM Project Manager

DWDM Project Manager
Компания: ZTE Corporation
Город: Ankara
**Position Overview:** We are looking for an experienced **Project Manager** to lead the delivery of DWDM projects in Türkiye. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects throughout the entire lifecycle, from bid support and contract negotiation through delivery, acceptance, invoicing, and payment collection. The role requires strong project management, engineering, commercial, and customer relationship management skills, with a solid understanding of DWDM technologies and telecommunications networks. **Key Responsibilities:** * Support **DWDM project bidding activities** by developing professional engineering solutions, project implementation plans, resource requirements, and cost estimates. * Support **contract negotiations** with customers and ensure that project scope, responsibilities, pricing, acceptance criteria, invoicing, payment terms, penalties, and change management conditions are clearly defined. * Manage contracts and relationships with **subcontractors and outsourcing partners**, ensuring that key project risks and contractual obligations are appropriately managed and transferred where applicable. * Build and maintain strong relationships with **customers, partners, and internal stakeholders** to ensure high levels of satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. * Establish and manage the **DWDM project delivery team**, including a clear organizational structure, roles and responsibilities, and effective project workflows. * Monitor and proactively manage **project risks, issues, and escalations**, ensuring timely resolution of customer concerns and project-related challenges. * Manage DWDM projects in accordance with approved **scope, budget, quality standards, design requirements, and project timelines**. * Monitor project milestones and overall progress, ensuring timely completion and compliance with agreed **design and acceptance criteria**. * Ensure successful project acceptance, timely invoicing, and payment collection in line with contractual and financial targets. * Monitor project profitability and identify opportunities to **optimize project costs and improve margins**. * Identify and develop **new business opportunities** arising from existing customer relationships and project engagements. * Coordinate effectively with engineering, sales, procurement, finance, and other relevant functions to ensure successful end-to-end project delivery. **Qualifications & Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in **Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Project Management**, or a related field. * **3+ years of experience in team management and project delivery**, preferably within DWDM projects. * Proven experience in **project management, engineering management, DWDM network planning, and/or turnkey telecommunications projects** is highly preferred. * Previous **project management experience with Türk Telekom** or within projects involving Türk Telekom is highly preferred. * Strong technical knowledge of **DWDM technologies and products**, with an understanding of related telecommunications networks such as Regional Networks and SDH. * Good knowledge of **local engineering design, implementation, material standards, technical specifications, and acceptance procedures**. * Excellent **project planning, organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills**. * Strong customer relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations and resolve issues. * **Fluency in both English and Turkish** is required. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-focused, and cross-functional environment.