Delivery Manager

**About Us**:
Fractional Services is a strategic partner for start-ups and SMEs seeking to amplify their

technological capabilities. Specializing in CTO-as-a-Service, Product Development, and Talent

Expansion, we equip emerging businesses with the leadership and technical expertise needed

to navigate the digital landscape effectively.

Our mission is straightforward: to make top-tier technology leadership and development

accessible to smaller enterprises that are keen on scaling efficiently and sustainably. With a

focus on practical, impact-driven solutions, we help our clients optimize their technology

strategies without the overhead associated with building large in-house tech teams.

At Fractional Services, we value Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration. These principles guide

our approach to every project, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed the expectations of

the businesses we serve. Our team of seasoned professionals is dedicated to fostering growth

and enabling transformation by providing tailored services that address the unique challenges

faced by start-ups and SMEs.

We understand the nuances of tech-driven business environments and offer flexible, scalable

solutions that support our clients’ growth trajectories. We are more than a provider; we are a

partner committed to your success, helping you leverage technology to gain a competitive

edge.

**About the Role**:
We are looking for a Delivery Manager with strong Telecom (Telco) for our client in Singapore, experience

and proven success in managing and delivering projects related to Network Functions (NFV,

SDN, 5G Core, OSS/BSS, Cloud-Native Network Functions, etc.).

**Responsibilities**:
**Project Planning & Delivery Ownership**
- Own end-to-end delivery of Telecom and Network Functions projects, ensuring
- alignment to business goals and technical specifications.
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams delivering solutions in NFV, SDN, 5G, and Cloud-native
- Network Functions.
- Manage detailed project plans, milestones, dependencies, and scope changes.
- Lead estimation efforts using story points or alternative sizing techniques, specifically
- for Telco network-related projects.
- Conduct regular Scrum-of-Scrum meetings, monitor progress, and proactively resolve
- impediments.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Telecom SMEs to deliver
- best-in-class network solutions.
- Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, especially in complex multi-vendor Telco
- environments.Act as primary escalation point for internal teams and customer stakeholders.

**Stakeholder Management & Governance**
- Build strong relationships with client stakeholders in Telecom Operations, Network
- Engineering, and IT teams.
- Define and execute stakeholder communication plans across internal/external teams.
- Conduct governance forums (weekly, monthly, quarterly) with full transparency on
- delivery status, risks, and financial health.
- Collaborate closely with cross-practice teams to align technical roadmaps with delivery
- milestones.
- Engage with third-party vendors, network equipment providers, and cloud platformpartners to resolve integration issues.

**Team Setup & People Management**
- Drive team onboarding, knowledge transfer, and ramp-up plans for Telecom projects.
- roles (e.g., NFV engineers, OSS/BSS experts, Cloud-native Network engineers).
- Conduct performance evaluations, identify skill gaps, and recommend relevant Telcofocused
- trainings.
- Foster team collaboration, resolve conflicts, and promote a culture of continuouslearning and innovation.

**Financial & Commercial Management**
- Track project financials, including revenue, resource utilization, and billing.
- Identify financial optimization opportunities while ensuring high-quality delivery.
- Collaborate with Engagement Leadership on contract negotiations, change requests,
- and commercial discussions.
- Continuous Improvement & Delivery Maturity
- Conduct post-project reviews to identify process improvements.
- Implement delivery best practices, including learnings from Telco network
- transformation engagements.Actively contribute to Client’s repository of tools, frameworks, and accelerators.

**Support Business Growth**

Participate in pre-sales, solutioning, and proposal development for Telco clients.

Contribute to creating SoWs, RFP responses, and change order documentation.

**About You**:

- Minimum 10+ years of experience in software and telecom industry, with at least 5+
- years in Telco domain.
- Proven track record delivering projects in Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), SDN,
- 5G, OSS/BSS, or Cloud-Native Network Functions.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agilist, or equivalent Agile certification.
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle, Agile delivery, and Telcograde
- deployment models.
- Hands-on experience with ALM tools (JIRA, ADO, Rally, etc.).
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder