Project Manager – Transmission & Data
Summary
A project manager at China Unicom who oversees end-to-end delivery of enterprise telecom transmission and data connectivity projects (SDH, DWDM, IP-VPN, MPLS), coordinating enterprise clients, sales, engineering, and regional carriers from scoping through commissioning. Requires carrier-grade network knowledge, project management experience, and English plus Chinese fluency.
Salary: $6,000 – $8,500 per month
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Transmission & Data to oversee the end-to-end delivery of enterprise telecommunications infrastructure and transmission network projects. In this role, you will lead project execution from initial scoping through to commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery within schedule, scope, and budget. You will serve as the operational bridge between enterprise clients, sales teams, engineering divisions, and regional network vendors.
Key responsibilities
Direct and coordinate full project lifecycles for transmission, data connectivity, and fixed-line telecom implementations (including SDH, DWDM, IP-VPN, and MPLS networks)
Liaise with local loop providers, sub-contractors, and regional carriers to facilitate smooth service provisioning, site surveys, cross-connects, and equipment installation
Oversee project scheduling, resource allocation, and budget tracking. Implement risk mitigation strategies to prevent delivery delays and cost overruns
Partner with Account Managers during the pre-sales phase to assess delivery feasibility, review technical project scope, and support CRM pipeline updates
Monitor internal provisioning workflows and order-management systems; maintain accurate technical documentation, delivery SOPs, and knowledge repositories
Facilitate regular progress meetings, manage acceptance sign-offs, and deliver status reports to client project sponsors and executive management
Undertake ad-hoc technical or project-related assignments to support evolving operational requirements
About you
Bachelor's Degree, Professional Degree, or Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline
Minimum 4 years of technical project management or provisioning experience within the telecommunications service provider or carrier industry
Strong working knowledge of carrier-grade transmission and data technologies (e.g., Optical Transmission/DWDM, OTN, Ethernet, IP/MPLS, Leased Lines)
Prior experience collaborating with regional telecommunications carriers, tier-1 operators, or cross-border network service providers (particularly across the APAC and Greater China regions) is an advantage
Full professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required
Professional fluency in spoken and written Chinese is required, and conversational Cantonese is advantageous, to communicate directly with non-English-speaking regional engineering teams, vendor NOCs, and enterprise client stakeholders based in Greater China
Proficiency in CRM platforms and project delivery management tools
Strong client-facing communication, contract coordination, and negotiation skills
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, CCNA/CCNP) are preferred
Flexible Work Arrangement: Employees are eligible for hybrid work arrangement after probation, including one work-from-home day per week.
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