Wireline Project Manager – FTTx OSP-ISP Fiber Deployment (Canada Telecom)

Wireline Project Manager FTTx / OSP-ISP Fiber Deployment (Canada Telecom)

Role Summary
The Wireline Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of large-scale wireline deployment initiatives including FTTx OSP/ISP transport and fiber rollout projects. This role requires strong leadership technical understanding of wireline infrastructure and the ability to coordinate across engineering construction permitting and operations teams. The Project Manager ensures all project milestones are delivered on time within budget and in compliance with telecom standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1) Project Delivery & Execution

• Manage the full lifecycle of wireline deployment projects including FTTx OSP/ISP builds transport upgrades and fiber rollout.
  
• Develop and maintain project plans schedules budgets and risk mitigation strategies.
  
• Monitor project KPIs delivery timelines resource utilization and CapEx/OpEx compliance.
  
• Handle project issues scope changes and escalations to maintain delivery commitments.
  

2) Cross Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with engineering construction procurement operations and vendor teams to ensure smooth execution.
  
• Oversee site surveys permitting civil works utility coordination and quality assurance checks.
  
• Ensure site readiness and resolve blockers impacting field execution.
  

3) Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with Canadian telecom standards safety protocols and municipal/regulatory requirements.
  
• Maintain adherence to environmental utility and rights of way regulations.
  

4) Reporting & Communication

• Prepare and deliver project status reports dashboards and executive level updates.
  
• Maintain accurate project documentation trackers and progress logs.
  
• Communicate effectively with internal teams contractors vendors and leadership stakeholders.
  

Essential Skills

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of wireline technologies:
  
• FTTx / GPON
  
• OSP/ISP network construction
  
• Experience with:
  
• Fiber construction and installation
  
• Fiber splicing & testing (OTDR power meter light source)
  
• Permitting and utility coordination
  
• Strong knowledge of field deployment processes and industry best practices.
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  
• Strong stakeholder management and vendor coordination skills.
  
• Problem solving mindset with attention to risks dependencies and field constraints.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Telecommunications or a related field.
  
• PMP certification preferred (or working toward certification).
  
• Experience working with major telecom operators or large-scale fiber rollout programs is an asset.
  

Skills: Telecom - Network Management
Experience Required: 8-10 years