Manage the end-to-end delivery of DWDM and optical transport network projects within the Silklink submarine cable system, covering submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE), ROADM nodes, OTN cross-connects, long-haul terrestrial DWDM backhaul, and submarine-terrestrial integration. Coordinate dry plant installation, optical line system commissioning, submarine system characterization support, and wavelength activation activities. Ensure on-time delivery of all optical transport milestones aligned with wet plant schedules, landing station readiness, and overall Silklink Ready for Service (RFS) targets.
DWDM & Optical Transport
Project Planning
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Develop detailed project plans,
schedules, and WBS for all DWDM/OTN delivery activities, including SLTE, ROADM,
and terrestrial backhaul segments.
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Define milestones and critical
path for dry plant installation, optical line system activation, wavelength
commissioning, and submarine integration.
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Align DWDM project plans with wet
plant cable lay schedules, landing station construction milestones, and
power/cooling readiness dates.
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Coordinate delivery sequencing
across multiple landing stations and terrestrial node sites.
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Manage schedule dependencies
between submarine system supplier, DWDM vendor, and civil works contractors.
Submarine Dry Plant Delivery
& SLTE Commissioning
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Manage SLTE equipment
installation, cabling, power-up, software loading, and line card activation at
each landing station.
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Coordinate SLTE integration with
submarine cable system, including transponder mapping, wavelength assignment,
and optical amplifier chain validation.
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Oversee optical line system (OLS)
commissioning covering EDFA/Raman amplifier verification, span loss
measurement, and OSNR validation across submarine and terrestrial segments.
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Support submarine system
characterization activities including end-to-end BER testing, Q-factor
measurements, and margin verification.
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Manage submarine system
Provisional Acceptance Testing (PAT) and Final Acceptance Testing (FAT)
logistics and readiness for dry plant scope.
Terrestrial DWDM Backhaul
Delivery
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Manage ROADM node installation,
OTN cross-connect deployment, and terrestrial DWDM backbone activation.
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Coordinate fiber patching, optical
amplifier installation, and span engineering verification for terrestrial
backhaul routes.
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Ensure terrestrial DWDM backhaul
readiness aligns with landing station SLTE activation for end-to-end path
continuity.
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Track optical acceptance testing
(OAT) across terrestrial segments including power budget validation, chromatic
dispersion measurement, and PMD compliance.
Vendor & Supply Chain
Coordination
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Coordinate with DWDM/SLTE vendors
(Ciena, Infinera, Nokia, Huawei, SubCom, NEC, ASN) for equipment delivery,
staging, configuration, and field engineering support.
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Track material delivery schedules,
manage import logistics, customs clearance, and equipment staging at landing
station and terrestrial node sites.
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Manage vendor SLA performance,
professional services delivery, and technical support escalation.
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Oversee factory acceptance testing
(FAT) coordination for SLTE, ROADM, and optical amplifier equipment.
Risk, Issue & Quality
Management
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Identify and manage delivery risks
including marine schedule delays impacting dry plant readiness, equipment
shipping disruptions, and optical engineering issues.
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Drive resolution of OSNR
degradation, fiber route problems, span loss exceedances, and commissioning
defects.
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Ensure quality assurance processes
are followed for all DWDM installation, splicing, testing, and documentation.
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Escalate critical blockers to the
Senior Project Manager, particularly issues impacting submarine system PAT/FAT
windows.
Reporting & Stakeholder
Communication
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Prepare weekly and monthly DWDM
project status reports covering dry plant progress, SLTE commissioning status,
and terrestrial backhaul delivery.
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Provide updates to the Senior
Project Manager, Core Program Manager, consortium partners, and cable system
supplier.
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Facilitate DWDM-specific progress
meetings, submarine integration reviews, and vendor coordination sessions.
Position KPIs
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Deliver all SLTE installations and
dry plant commissioning activities within submarine system PAT/FAT schedule
windows.
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Achieve all terrestrial DWDM
backhaul activation milestones on time for end-to-end path readiness.
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Ensure zero critical optical
acceptance test failures caused by installation errors, span engineering
issues, or coordination gaps.
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Maintain DWDM project spend within
approved budget with cost variance < 5%.
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Achieve successful submarine
system characterization and margin verification across all activated
wavelengths.
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Maintain complete and accurate
optical engineering records, commissioning reports, and handover documentation.
Technical Qualifications
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Submarine Cable System Dry Plant
Delivery & SLTE Commissioning
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DWDM / OTN / ROADM Deployment
& Optical Line System Activation
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Submarine System Characterization,
PAT & FAT Management
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OSNR, Span Loss, Q-Factor &
Optical Margin Verification
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EDFA / Raman Amplifier Chain
Commissioning
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Terrestrial DWDM Backhaul Delivery
& OAT Management
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Wavelength Assignment &
Transponder Activation
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Landing Station Equipment
Installation Coordination
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Vendor & Supply Chain
Coordination (SubCom, NEC, ASN, Ciena, Infinera)
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Schedule Management & Critical
Path Analysis
Leadership & Management
Qualifications
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Project Leadership &
Multi-Site Delivery Coordination
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Submarine System Supplier &
Consortium Interface
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Vendor Relationship & SLA
Management
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Cross-Functional Coordination
& Problem Solving
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Stakeholder Communication &
Reporting
Academic & Professional
Experience
● Bachelor's or Master of Engineering
in Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering.
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Minimum 8 years of experience in
DWDM/OTN project delivery, with at least 3 years on submarine cable system
projects.
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Proven experience managing SLTE
installation, dry plant commissioning, and submarine system acceptance testing.
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Strong knowledge of submarine
cable system architecture: repeaters, branching units, SLTE, cable landing
infrastructure.
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Multi-vendor DWDM delivery
experience (Ciena, Infinera, Nokia, Huawei, SubCom, NEC, ASN).
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Proficiency in optical test
equipment and commissioning procedures (OTDR, OSA, BER tester).
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PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent
certification is desirable.
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Good communication, coordination,
and presentation skills.