Senior Project Manager (Thailand)

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end delivery of large-scale telecommunications and digital infrastructure projects, including cross-border broadband fibre networks, subsea cable systems, ICT infrastructure, and data centre deployments. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, contributes to PMO governance and standardization, and provides strategic oversight across a portfolio with a strong focus on Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans outlining scope, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Establish reporting dashboards, KPIs, and early-warning mechanisms to monitor progress and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within approved budgets.
• Lead delivery of large-scale telecommunications infrastructure projects including fibre broadband rollouts, subsea cable deployments, and ICT infrastructure implementation.
• Collaborate with engineering, technical, IT, and architecture teams to ensure technical feasibility and solution integrity; translate business requirements into structured project deliverables and automation solutions.
• Coordinate deployment activities across telecommunications network infrastructure, data centre environments, and ICT systems to ensure successful build, installation, testing, and go-live.
• Act as primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders; communicate complex technical matters in clear business terms and manage stakeholder expectations and escalations.
• Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and interdependencies; develop mitigation plans, contingency strategies, and escalate critical issues as required.
• Plan and allocate resources across projects in a matrix environment; manage project budgets, financial forecasts, and cost controls; monitor portfolio-level financial performance and profitability.
• Develop and implement standardized project management methodologies, frameworks, tools, and templates; ensure adherence to governance standards and reporting protocols across the portfolio.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation including project charters, business cases, system requirements, and status reports; ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business, or a related technical discipline with minimum 10 years of project management experience (candidates with lesser experience may be considered for Project Manager).
• Mandatory telecommunications industry experience, specifically involving broadband fibre networks, subsea cable infrastructure, or large-scale telecom network deployments.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-country telecommunications infrastructure projects, with projects across Asia-Pacific preferred.
• Hands-on exposure to ICT systems and data centre deployments, including build, installation, testing, go-live, and operational transition phases.
• At least 3 years in a senior PMO or programme governance role preferred.
• PMP, PgMP or PfMP certification is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery frameworks and a strong understanding of telecommunications and digital infrastructure technologies.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory.

Additional Information

• Interested applicants should send a detailed resume with current and expected compensation and notice period. Shortlisted candidates will be notified within 2 weeks of application.