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Interface Manager (Metro Rail Telecom)

ID pozice
506803
Zveřejněno od
21-Kvě-2026
Organizace
Smart Infrastructure
Obor
Project Management
Společnost
Siemens Limited
Úroveň zkušeností
S dlouholetou praxí v oboru
Typ pozice
Plný úvazek
Režim práce
Pouze na pracovišti
Druh smlouvy
Trvalý
Lokalita
  • Kochi - Kerala - Indie
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Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Interface Manager to oversee our Kochi Metro Rail projects in the South Region, encompassing the states of Kerala.
The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; out of which a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in Telecommunication domain in Metro Railway project or similar transportation system environment and be exposed to Interface Management role. 

The Telecom Interface Manager will be responsible for co-ordination, managing and delivering telecom-related projects for the Metro Railway system. This includes planning, coordination, documentation, implementing, and maintaining telecom systems, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Interface Identification & Management
• Identify all internal and external interfaces: 
o Civil (stations, tunnels, depots)
o E&M systems (power, traction, ECS)
o Signaling, AFC, rolling stock
o External agencies (utility providers, authorities, telecom operators)
• Develop and maintain an Interface Register / Interface Matrix
• Define interface boundaries and responsibilities clearly between stakeholders

2. Coordination Between Multiple Stakeholders
• Act as the single point of coordination between: 
o Telecom contractor
o Other system contractors (Signaling, SCADA, AFC)
o Civil contractors
o Client / PMC / General Consultant
• Conduct regular interface meetings and ensure closure of action points
• Facilitate design compatibility and integration

3. Design Interface Management
• Review and validate interface-related design documents, including: 
o Cable routing, tray layouts, containment plans
o Equipment room layouts (TERs, CERs, SERs)
o Power and earthing requirements for telecom equipment
• Ensure compliance with: 
o Project specifications
o Interface requirements
o Standards and codes

4. Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Develop, review, and manage Interface Control Documents
• Ensure ICDs clearly define: 
o Technical requirements
o Data exchange protocols
o Physical and logical connectivity
• Obtain approval from all stakeholders

5. Change Management (Interface Impact)
• Assess impact of design / scope changes on: 
o Other systems
o Installation timelines
o Dependencies
• Coordinate design revisions and approvals
• Maintain version control of interface documents

6. Construction & Installation Coordination
• Ensure availability of fronts based on interface readiness
• Coordinate: 
o Cable containment readiness
o Equipment room handover
o Power availability
• Resolve site-level clashes or conflicts

7. Testing & Commissioning Interfaces
• Plan and coordinate integrated testing across systems: 
o Telecom with signaling interfaces
o SCADA integration
o Control room communication systems
• Ensure interface readiness for Testing & Commissioning (T&C)
• Validate end-to-end system integration

8. Risk & Issue Management
• Identify interface-related risks: 
o Delayed inputs from other contractors
o Design mismatches
o Space constraints
• Maintain Interface Risk Register
• Drive timely resolution and escalation

9. Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain: 
o Interface registers
o Meeting minutes (MOMs)
o Action trackers
• Provide regular status reports to project leadership
• Track interface closure progress

10. Stakeholder & Authority Coordination
• Interface with: 
o Local authorities
o Utility agencies (power, telecom)
o Inspecting agencies
• Ensure compliance for external telecom link integration (OFC, radio, etc.)
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11. Schedule & Dependency Management
• Align interface deliverables with project schedule
• Track inter-dependencies between systems
• Support planning team in: 
o Identifying critical interfaces
o Mitigating delays
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12. Contractual & Commercial Interface Handling
• Interpret contractual interface clauses
• Support in: 
o Claims related to interface delays
o Variation orders
• Ensure no scope gaps or overlaps
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13. Quality & Compliance Assurance
• Ensure all interface activities comply with: 
o Quality standards
o Project specifications
o Safety requirements
• Support audits and inspections

Qualifications and Skills:

? Education: Bachelors of Degree in Electronics & Communications, Telecommunication or Electrical Engineering 

Experience & Skills: 

? Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Project Management; out of which a minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in Telecommunication domain in Metro Railway Projects or similar transportation network system and preferably having Interface Management role experience. 
? Sound technical skills on Telecommunication systems for Metro Railway project or similar environment
? Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
? Proven ability to handle and lead a team effectively.
? Sound project management skills, including planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder management, claim & opportunity management.
? Willingness to travel as per project needs. 
? Ability to work independently and take ownership of project deliverables.
? Adept at financial planning and project budget management.
? Demonstrated commitment to EHS practices.

If you are a motivated and capable individual with a strong track record in Project Management in Metro Rail projects, and if you thrive in a dynamic and challenging work environment, we invite you to apply for this position. As the Metro Telecom Interface Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving successful project results and contributing to the growth of our organization. The project manager’s selected report will be to the project head. 

This role is based in Kochi, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries – and the shape of things to come.

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