Cluster Project Manager
Orange is hiring a Cluster Project Manager in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Level rates it ; you can apply on Orange.
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- On Level's scale, this project manager role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions project management, budgeting and network operations among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a mid-level role.
- Orange has 904 other open roles on Level.
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Manage regional network costs, operational planning, and strategic infrastructure projects across the Americas for Orange Business.
Publication date : Oct 21, 2026, 12:00AM
Join us at Orange Business!
We are a network and digital integrator that understands the entire value chain of the digital world, freeing our customers to focus on the strategic initiatives that shape their business.
Every day, you will collaborate with a team dedicated to providing consistent, sustainable global solutions, no matter where our customers operate. With over 30,000 employees across Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe, we offer a dynamic environment to develop and perfect your skills in a field filled with exciting challenges and opportunities.
Take charge of regional network cost management and operational excellence as a Project Manager, orchestrating strategic initiatives that optimize resources, enhance network performance, and deliver value across the Americas region. Your expertise will assist data-motivated decisions, develop teamwork, and shape the future direction of our network infrastructure and service quality.
- Own the management of network-related budgets for the Americas region, ensuring cost control and financial accuracy through development, maintenance, and reporting of strategic plans.
- Coordinate with sourcing and other teams to develop, monitor, and report on key cost reduction initiatives at an executive level, ensuring alignment with organizational targets.
- Utilize advanced methodical methods to evaluate complex business issues, including development of business cases for initiatives such as capacity savings, POP relocations, and topology optimizations, presenting findings to experienced management for approval.
- Act as the regional coordinator for network operational planning, balancing technical capacity management with cost efficiency, while overseeing the end-to-end budget for access, colocation, and related expenses.
- Lead virtual cross-functional teams to implement initiatives, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and delivery according to project timelines and financial goals.
- Engage regularly with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to review network competitiveness, technical capabilities, and infrastructure footprint, assisting continuous service improvements.
- Assist customer-facing projects through providing relevant insights and strategic coordination during pre-sales and post-sales activities.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of market opportunities, monitoring savings plans, and overseeing ad-hoc initiatives such as dispute resolution and large bids.
- Generate comprehensive reports on the status and outcomes of optimization plans, ensuring transparency and accountability within the organization.
- Manage expectations and develop joint relationships with sourcing, finance, planning, deployment, and global delivery teams within a virtual environment.
- Coordinate with virtual teams comprising members from sourcing, finance, planning, and deployment functions to achieve project goals.
- Ensure clear communication of expectations, project timelines, and deliverables across dispersed teams to develop effective teamwork.
- Facilitate knowledge exchanging and ongoing development opportunities within the virtual team environment.
- Assist team members in resolving obstacles, ensuring smooth project execution, and maintaining aligned priorities.
- Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within joint initiatives.
- Own and oversee budgets related to network access, colocation, and overall network infrastructure, ensuring adherence to financial plans.
- Monitor P&L performance and conduct variance evaluation, communicating risks and opportunities effectively to stakeholders.
- Coordinate with finance teams to ensure accurate forecasting, timely reporting, and strategic financial decision-making.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead initiatives that improve cost efficiency without compromising quality of service.
- Regularly review budget forecasts, update risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies as needed.
- Engage proactively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to assist project development and operational excellence.
- Handle strategic negotiations related to sourcing and vendors, ensuring value for money and alignment with organizational goals.
- Maintain high-quality communication with clients and partners, translating technical and financial data into clear insights.
- Work effectively in a globally dispersed environment, managing time and priorities to meet organizational needs.
- Demonstrate resilience and flexibility when faced with shifting priorities and complex opportunities.
You bring a proven track record in program management with expertise in financial evaluation, P&L monitoring, and budget optimization, ideally within the telecom or IT sectors. Your background includes managing virtual teams, sourcing negotiations, and technical knowledge pertinent to network infrastructure. A relevant advanced degree (e.g., in business, science) and certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master enhance your profile. Your methodical mindset, strong communication skills, and ability to build effective cross-functional relationships enable you to navigate complex opportunities and deliver impactful results.
Your professional skills:
- Possess strong skills in financial evaluation and P&L management, enabling accurate forecasting, budgeting, and variance evaluation to guide decision-making.
- Demonstrate expertise in program management, applying structured methodologies to plan, execute, and monitor complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Apply advanced methodical techniques to evaluate business data, identify opportunities for cost savings, and develop actionable strategies.
- Leverage technical knowledge of network infrastructure, capacity planning, and resource allocation to inform strategic initiatives.
- Coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams, using clear communication and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
Your soft skills:
- Possess strong communication skills that facilitate clear, concise exchanges with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate methodical thinking and methodical thinking ability, enabling the identification of issues and development of effective solutions.
- Show exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines simultaneously.
- Exhibit flexibility in a dynamic environment, embracing change and translating emerging opportunities into actionable plans.
- Build joint relationships by consistently engaging team members and partners, ensuring mutual awareness and mutual goals.
Join us as a Project Manager to lead impactful projects that shape the future of our network infrastructure. In this role, you'll coordinate with diverse teams, contribute to strategic decision-making, and advance meaningful cost efficiencies. You will experience a dynamic environment where your expertise influences regional operations and develops innovation, making a tangible difference in our service excellence and organizational growth.
You bring passion, energy, taste for exploration and adaptability. You seek the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop new skills.
- Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world.
- Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working).
- Professional Development: Training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities.
- Career Growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange.
- Caring and Daring Culture: Health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect events.
- Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.
At Orange, only your skills matter.
Regardless of your age, gender, background, origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or appearance, we actively encourage diversity within our teams, as it is a collective strength and a driver of innovation.
Orange is a disability-inclusive employer: please feel free to let us know about any specific needs you may have.
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Cluster Project Manager at Orange rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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