Senior Network Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Take full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of network infrastructure projects and programs, from initiation to closure.

• Create and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, RAID logs, and governance documents.

• Oversee complex dependencies involving infrastructure, security, application, and business teams.

• Lead project execution utilizing Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid methodologies as deemed suitable.

• Propel the delivery of initiatives such as WAN/LAN upgrades and migrations, SD-WAN implementations, data center network refreshes or relocations, cloud connectivity (Azure/AWS/GCP), network security, and Zero Trust initiatives.

• Collaborate with network architects and engineers to comprehend design, sequencing, and risk implications.

• Ensure that cutover, migration, and rollback plans are clearly defined and tested.

• Act as a reliable point of contact between technical teams and senior leadership.

• Report project status, risks, and mitigation strategies in terms relevant to the business.

• Actively manage stakeholder expectations and address priority conflicts.

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate program-level risks promptly.

• Lead the resolution of high-severity issues, including unsuccessful cutovers or outages.

• Manage scope modifications using formal change control and impact assessments.

• Oversee third-party vendors, service providers, and system integrators.

• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs, milestones, and contractual obligations.

• Establish and maintain delivery governance in line with enterprise standards.

• Ensure adherence to security, audit, and regulatory requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in IT Project or Program Management, with a significant emphasis on network/infrastructure projects.

• Demonstrated success in managing large, complex, multi-site network initiatives.

• Strong comprehension of enterprise networking concepts (WAN, LAN, data center, cloud, security).

• Experience collaborating with global teams and vendors.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Capability to lead under pressure, particularly during cutovers and critical incidents.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependents.

• Paid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits as per policy.

• Flexible work arrangements, promoting work-life balance.

• Learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth and upskilling.

• Employee wellness initiatives and programs aimed at physical and mental well-being.

• Retirement and statutory benefits in accordance with India regulations.

• An inclusive and people-first culture, emphasizing collaboration and ownership.