Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.
Role Overview
The Project Manager is responsible for end-to-end delivery of telecom and enterprise service projects, ensuring alignment with customer commitments, operational KPIs, and financial targets. The role acts as the primary interface between delivery teams, customers, and leadership, driving execution across infrastructure, service operations, and migration initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Own and deliver
end-to-end project lifecycle
(initiation → closure) for telecom or managed services projects
Manage
customer engagements
, ensuring scope, timelines, and contractual obligations are met
Build and maintain
detailed project plans
, including milestones, dependencies, and resource allocation
Track and control
project financials
(revenue, cost, margin, forecasts)
Identify and manage
risks, issues, and escalations
, especially in multi-vendor environments
Coordinate across
cross-functional teams
(network, infrastructure, service delivery, operations)
Lead
status reporting
to stakeholders (customers, leadership, top management, sales)
Drive
governance and compliance
(internal processes, audit readiness, contractual adherence)
Manage
change requests
, scope evolution, and customer approvals
Ensure successful
handover to operations
Core Skills & Competencies
Strong experience in




telecom / cloud infrastructure / managed services environments
Deep knowledge of
project management disciplines (scope, schedule, cost, risk)
Ability to manage
complex, multi-country or multi-team deliveries
Strong stakeholder management, especially with
enterprise customers
Experience with
Agile / hybrid delivery models
Proficiency with tools
like Jira, MS Project, dashboards (Power BI), Confluence,
or internal reporting tools.
Strong
financial and commercial understanding
Ability to operate under pressure and ambiguity in delivery environments
Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Telecom, or related field
5–10+ years of experience in
project delivery within telecom or IT services
Proven experience managing
large-scale or strategic customer projects
Certifications preferred:
PMP /
Agile / Scrum / SAFe (desirable):
Behavioral Expectations
Strong
ownership mindset
(delivery accountability end-to-end)
Customer-first approach
with focus on value and satisfaction
High resilience and ability to manage
escalations and executive pressure
Excellent communication across
technical and business stakeholders
Collaborative leadership style across
distributed teams
Key Deliverables
Project charter and execution plan
Financial tracking (budget vs actuals, forecasts)
Risk & issue management logs
Executive status reports (weekly/monthly)
Customer governance materials (QBRs, steering committees)
Transition-to-operations documentation
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📌 Senior Project Manager (Xico)
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