About “STL”
STL (Sterlite Technologies Limited) is a data networks innovator, driving end-to-end hyper-scale data network solutions beyond tomorrow.
STL designs, delivers and integrate digital networks for our customers. With core capabilities in Optical Interconnect, Virtualised Access Solutions, Network Software and System Integration, we are the industry’s leading end-to-end solutions provider for global digital networks. We partner with global telecom companies, cloud companies, citizen networks and large enterprises to deliver solutions for their fixed and wireless systems for current and future needs. We believe the networks of tomorrow are fundamentally different from the traditional ones. These hyper-scale networks are denser, deeply fiberised and software-defined with computing at the edge. With our unique silicon to software capability, we design, build and manage solutions for such hyper-scale networks. From frugal 5G and mini data centre kiosks to bring connectivity, apps and critical services to the remotest areas to powering data-hungry applications for new tech such as augmented reality, enterprise IoT and autonomous cars, we are innovating to make digital ubiquitous.
STL serves 100+ countries, has 3 Innovation centres, 358 patents filed globally and readying for exponential growth over the next five years.
www.stl.tech
STL Values
STL, a company, advancing in leaps and bounds, places tremendous emphasis on values. A fundamental ideology is crucial to manoeuvre an organisation towards success. Through a stable value system, STLers are enabling an unprecedented transformation. Not just a digital transformation; it is something as expansive as people and a best-in-class global culture.
- Respect & Empathise
- Hunger to Learn
- Promises Delivered
- Keep it Simple
Role Purpose
STL (Sterlite Technologies Ltd) are continuing to grow rapidly and to support the next stage of our growth in the Germany we are recruiting a Head of Network Deployment. This role will be responsible for overseeing all construction work in the field including the management of construction partners and suppliers to ensure compliance with the project build requirements and providing an appropriate level of quality assurance with the goal of a right first time build. Will be responsible along with the Head of Supply chain for partner performance and effectiveness in deployment, including placing primary focus on the quality of work and safe practices employed at all times. The services will be delivered through both in-house resources and multiple partnership agreements. The deployments will consist of elements of civil engineering, aerial and underground fibre optic installations and testing with active equipment installs and commissioning. The role is critical to STL and will be responsible for planning out and executing the growth path across all deployment services.
Role Responsibilities
- Ensures that Network Deployments are completed on time, within budget and the right boundaries of quality and safety.
- Managing several contracts, including the management of change notices through a formal contract arrangement, e.g. NEC or similar.
- Ensuring Deployment lifecycle data and stage completions are logged with the Delivery & PMO, through the delivery systems to allow seamless, real-time communication to clients and internal stakeholders
- Managing risk, planning, reporting, forecasting and implementing mitigation plans as appropriate.
- Managing safety and building a strong safety ethic following IS45001 safety standard
- Ensuring ISO9001 process documentation for all core processes used within the Deployment engine.
- Overseeing all construction work in the field including the management of construction partners and suppliers to ensure compliance with project build requirements and providing an appropriate level of quality assurance with the goal of a right first time build.
- Liaising with internal Network Design, PMO, Supply Chain and Operations teams to optimise the plan for an economical build programme, to deal with changes between departments to ensure a seamless experience to the clients.
- Stakeholder management, working with councils; regulators; the general public etc.
- Working collaboratively with construction build partners to develop strong relationships and alignment to ensure mutual success.
- Working with specialist teams on the negotiation of easements and wayleaves and ROW where necessary
- Managing risk aligned with the programme delivery. Strategy alignment, identifying synergies and share best practices to drive consistency, always challenging and driving innovation.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with the client, owners, and owners of supply chain organisations and suppliers on all assigned projects, attending divisional trade contractor meetings and providing support in the effective management of supply chain performance and reviews.
Please note this role description is indicative and not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Role duties, responsibilities and activities may reasonably change at any time with or without prior notice.
Skills & Experience
- 10+ Years’ experience within a similar role in a major infrastructure/capital build programme of more than £100m million, e.g. Telecoms, Rail, Infrastructure, Defence, Pharmaceutical, Highways, Nuclear etc.
- 10+ Years’ experience with outsourcing or sub-contracting services within the telecoms deployment Industry
- Experience of building strong relationships with our contract partners and stakeholders.
- Excellent knowledge of CDM & NRSWA regulations
- Programme Management within a build or Network infrastructure/construction environment and have worked for a telecoms/fixed-line/broadband company or contractor
- Qualified in a project management methodology such as APM (Practitioner) or Prince2.
- HNC in Civil Engineering or similar
- Management of Capex & Opex spend working closely with the Finance team
- Experience in successful leadership of a team, with the ability to inspire and develop high performance
- High learning agility, adaptability and track record of exceptional results
- Results-oriented change agent with analytical skills
- Determination to succeed in a new environment whilst building sustainable relations with our suppliers
- Experience using EPM, SAP Ariba is highly desirable
Equal Opportunity Employer
STL is an equal opportunity employer and supports talent from diverse backgrounds that bring experiences, viewpoints and solutions that best serve our clients, community and enrich our work environment.
Data Protection
All of the information collected from candidates is necessary and relevant to the application process. We will use the information provided by you, by the referees you have noted, and the educational institutions with whom we may undertake to verify your qualifications with, for recruitment purposes only. We will hold all unsuccessful applications for a period of 6 months.
The Company will treat all personal information with the utmost confidentiality and in line with current data protection legislation.
