Planning Manager(Networks)

**Planning Manager(Networks)**:
**Date**:16 Dec 2024

**Location**: Singapore, Singapore

**Company**:Singtel Group

At Singtel, we believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers. We strive to ensure all our people practices are non-discriminatory and provide a fair, performance-based work culture that is diverse, inclusive and collaborative.

Join us and experience what it’s like to be with an Employer of Choice*. Together, let’s create a brighter digital future for all. *Awarded at the HR Fest Awards 2020.

Singtel Networks, the most established telecommunications infrastructure provider in Singapore is transforming to enable the digital generation of tomorrow. We are introducing new capabilities in 5G, Cloud, Analytics, Digital Commerce, Software Engineering, Cyber Security to enhance our core competencies and deliver innovative and differentiated Mobile and Fixed services (Broadband, TV and Telephony) for our customers. We are committed to celebrating inclusion and diversity and is a strong believer to upskill and nurture all individuals. Come join us today as we build Singtel’s Networks of tomorrow, and Empower Every Generation to live, work and play in new ways

**Make an Impact by**:

- **Pipeline and Cable Diversion Requests**: Handle and manage diversion requests from government agencies and private developers.
- **Team Management**: Oversee a pool of planners, ensuring projects are studied, quoted, implemented, and delivered on time.
- **Client Coordination**: Provide accurate quotations to clients and ensure project execution after confirmation.
- **Operations Coordination**: Work closely with the operations team to ensure contractors execute the project as per the planned timeline and specifications.
- **Project Tracking**: Monitor the status of ongoing projects to ensure timely completion and adherence to customer timelines.
- **Issue Resolution**: Review and analyze site issues or constraints, providing effective solutions.
- **Budget Management**: Manage the project’s spending to ensure financial control, including Capex and Opex management, and ensure timely billing to recover costs.
- **Material Forecasting**: Provide material forecasts to the material management team to ensure sufficient supplies for project rollout.
- **Network Data Monitoring**: Analyze network data, produce statistical reports, and proactively trigger pipe/cable capacity top-ups when needed.
- **Tender Sourcing and Contractor Management**: Manage and participate in tender processes to source and select the right service contractors for various projects.
- **Network Inventory Management**: Ensure the network inventory records are consistently up to date and accurately maintained.
- **Process Improvement**: Lead initiatives to implement process automation, reducing manual work and improving both internal processes and the customer experience.
- **Documentation and Compliance**: Assist in documenting new processes and procedures to enhance team efficiency and compliance with company standards.
- **Ad-Hoc Duties**: Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by supervisors.

**Skills for Success**:

- Possess Bachelor of Engineering.
- Proven 5 year of experience in project management within pipeline or cable networks.
- Good knowledge and experience on outside plant network.
- Well verse with Fiber Technology and Access & Transmission Technology.
- OSS systems such as Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or Network Inventory System.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team of planners.

**Rewards that Go Beyond**
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Full suite of health and wellness benefits
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Internal mobility opportunities

Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities?