Network Infrastructure Project Coordinator

Req ID: 376857 

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We are currently seeking a Network Infrastructure Project Coordinator to join our team in Pune, Mahārāshtra (IN-MH), India (IN).

Overview

Coordinates the execution of telecommunications and IT infrastructure initiatives within UPS Global Network Services. This role combines project coordination, general telecom knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver network deployment, upgrade, and lifecycle activities aligned with business objectives.

Responsible for managing assigned projects within a defined scope, ensuring delivery meets schedule, budget, quality, and compliance standards while aligning to ITIL practices and established project methodologies.

Core Function

•             Owns and coordinates assigned telecommunications and IT deployment projects from initiation through implementation and closure

•             Coordinates alignment across design, provisioning, deployment, and operations teams

•             Coordinates with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to drive project execution

•             Coordinates adherence to standard processes, field practices, and governance requirements

•             Translates business and technical requirements into structured project plans and deliverables

Scope

•             Deployment, upgrade, and maintenance of network hardware and software across UPS facilities and data centers

•             Coordination of MAN, WAN, and Colocation connectivity solutions

•             Lifecycle initiatives including hardware refresh, migrations, patching, and capacity upgrades

•             Multi-site IT deployment coordination across business units

•             Coordination of both standard and non-standard project requests

Key Responsibilities

•             Plan, organize, and manage multiple concurrent projects within defined scope, schedule, and budget targets

•             Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and dependencies using Microsoft Project or similar tools

•             Coordinate all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation through closure

•             Apply structured project management practices (Waterfall and Agile where appropriate)

•             Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, operations, field support, procurement, and vendors

•             Identify and track risks and issues, coordinating mitigation and escalation as needed within ITIL frameworks

•             Coordinate deployment activities including site readiness, scheduling, provisioning, and implementation support

•             Coordinate validation of project completion and post-implementation review activities

•             Coordinate IT hardware procurement aligned to project requirements and timelines

•             Track project financials, including budget monitoring, cost tracking, and variance awareness

•             Assist with preparation and coordination of Appropriation Creation & Control (ACC) requests

•             Provide regular project updates, including status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders

•             Coordinate process improvement initiatives to enhance delivery consistency and efficiency

•             Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure alignment with enterprise standards

•             Coordinate adherence to security and compliance requirements, ensuring project activities align with enterprise policies and audit standards

•             Coordinate vulnerability tracking and remediation activities, including visibility into identified risks and associated mitigation efforts

•             Support reporting on security posture and vulnerabilities to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with governance expectations

Technical Scope

•             General understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, routing concepts, connectivity)

•             Familiarity with MAN, WAN and Colo connectivity solutions

•             Awareness of network infrastructure components (routers, switches, circuits, load balancers, wireless APs and related services)

•             Understanding of basic network performance concepts

•             Familiarity with telecom processes such as circuit provisioning and vendor coordination

Work Hours

•             Standard work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

•             Occasional after-hours or weekend work required to support deployments, cutovers, and critical milestones

 

Tools and Technologies

Tools & Methodologies

•             Project Tools: Microsoft Project, Planview (or equivalent), AI Tools

•             Service Management: ServiceNow (SMC) – Incident, Change, Request tracking, AVS, and CMDB

•             Collaboration & Productivity: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Copilot

•             Frameworks: ITIL (Incident, Change, Problem Management)

•             Delivery Models: Waterfall and Agile methodologies

•             Governance & Compliance Tools: OneTrust (for risk, compliance tracking, and reporting)

Core Competencies

•             Project ownership and coordination within defined scope

•             Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

•             Cross-functional collaboration across technical and business teams

•             Time management and ability to manage multiple priorities

•             Organizational skills and attention to detail

•             Analytical thinking and problem-solving

•             Adaptability in a dynamic, global environment

•             Financial awareness, including budgeting and cost tracking

•             Understanding of project financial processes, including ACC

•             Security & Compliance Awareness: Understanding of enterprise security standards, compliance requirements, and risk management practices

•             Risk & Vulnerability Awareness: Ability to track, coordinate, and communicate vulnerabilities and remediation status

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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