Deputy Manager, Subsea Cables Permits And Licenses

Job Responsbiltieis

• Have good understanding on project deliverables and timeline
  
• Support to develop and map out the permit and license required on each phase of the project/ countries of operation with reference to Supplier Plan of Work
  
• Ensure and track application/approval of the necessary permit and license before the commencement of such marine and terrestrial activities
  
• Manage all permits and licenses, closely monitoring the application and identify any probable risk and issues that may impact on the progress of the project and operations in the relevant countries. Key critical countries include Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and USA
  
• Work closely with project stakeholders and support to provide regular update on the management of the permit and licenses
  
• Support manager in liaison with the government agencies (eg. IMDA, SLA, MPA) in relation to permit and licensing matters
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant permitting and licensing laws and regulations
  
• Monitor, follow up and document any requirements from authorities during planning, implementation and operational phase.
  

Job Requirements

• Degree in telecommunications or other relevant fields
  
• Working experience in Submarine cable systems is advantage
  
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the coordinating with permitting regulators for Marine and Land Submarine route utilization
  
• Experience or have some knowledge on the permitting processes to manage permit acquisition in Singapore and international water of telecommunication submarine cable sea corridors.
  
• Have good knowledge of Asia’s Telecommunications, Submarine Cable System and Data Centre industry
  
• Understanding of commercial &
  financial processes (invoicing, approvals etc)
  
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  
• Leadership quality and good communication skills
  
• Strong Administration skills and problem-solving mindset
  
• Be thorough and pay attention to details in permitting document and cable crossing agreements
  
• Able to work well with others and have good customer service skills
  
• Able to use your initiative, flexible and open to changes
  
• Strong time management &
  work well under pressure
  
• Characteristics needed to perform in the job role
  
• Be passionate of his/her role and willing to learn and grow
  
• Able to travel within the Asia Region and globally in short notice
  
• Motivated, creative, self-driven and ask questions to seek clarification
  
• Well verse with geopolitics, economics, and technology will be an added advantage