Head of Engineering (Telecommunications)

Setup: Full remote work | Night shift schedule

Experience:

• Over 10 years of experience in engineering consulting, specifically in the telecom and broadband sectors.
• Deep expertise in Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), particularly with High-Level and Low-Level Designs.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in U.S.-based telecom projects within the continental United States.
• Background in using GIS systems such as ARCGIS or 3GIS is preferred.
• Proven leadership within mid-sized or entrepreneurial environments.

Technical Skills:

• Strong command of Excel for financial and project reporting, along with familiarity with project management tools.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD, GIS mapping platforms, and telecom engineering principles.

Education and Certification:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

Leadership and Strategic Competencies:

• Track record of leading organizational change, influencing key stakeholders, and resolving complex challenges.
• Solid understanding of telecom infrastructure, equipment, and engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Development:

• Lead the Philippines Engineering team while cultivating a culture centered on innovation, ownership, and accountability.
• Define clear performance standards, offer consistent feedback, conduct evaluations, and recognize top performers to maintain high engagement and motivation.
• Guide and support direct reports through mentoring and opportunities for professional advancement.

Project Execution:

• Lead project initiations and collaborate with stakeholders to align efforts with revenue, profitability, and market expansion objectives.
• Ensure engineering strategies are in sync with corporate goals, financial targets, and customer needs by establishing measurable engineering KPIs.
• Oversee the planning and execution of multiple Outside Plant (OSP) projects, ensuring they are delivered within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Drive process improvements for the engineering team, particularly on the Espeed platform.

Strategic Growth and Innovation:

• Advocate for the adoption of advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, cloud computing, automation, and data analytics to enhance engineering processes and network capabilities.
• Stay informed on industry developments and emerging tech to maintain a competitive advantage and advance network performance, scalability, and innovation.

Operational and Quality Excellence:

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on schedule and within budget, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Develop and enforce standardized quality control procedures across internal teams and external partners.
• Use KPIs, performance metrics, and risk mitigation strategies to improve overall departmental efficiency.

Customer-Centric Solutions and Value Delivery:

• Align engineering initiatives with customer expectations, business goals, and market needs to create impactful, innovative solutions.
• Proactively seek ways to improve customer experience through advanced engineering strategies and emerging technologies that enhance performance, dependability, and value.