EU-PH Digital Economy Package Technical Director

This is a remote position.

Role Summary

• Provide technical leadership for the infrastructure and telecommunications components of the EU-PH Digital Economy Package (SO1 and SO2).
• Report to the Project Leader and serve as Deputy Project Leader when required.
• Oversee technical strategy, infrastructure delivery, quality assurance, technical partnerships, and execution of the allocated technical budget.

Responsibilities

• Technical Strategy: Define infrastructure architecture, technical standards, and specifications for connectivity networks and Copernicus data infrastructure.
• Infrastructure Delivery: Lead feasibility studies, technical design, deployment, testing, commissioning, and handover of network, computing, and data-processing infrastructure.
• Procurement and Quality Assurance: Prepare or validate technical specifications, Terms of Reference, and bills of quantities; assess technical proposals and monitor contractor performance.
• Technical Team Leadership: Recruit and supervise technical experts and consultants, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Budget and Risk Management: Oversee allocated technical budget lines, monitor progress, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Track technical indicators, maintain monitoring tools, and contribute to technical and financial reports.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary technical contact for PhilSA, DOST-ASTI, DICT, PREGINET, and international partners, including IRD, ESA, and GÉANT.
• Project Coordination: Work closely with the Project Leader and support teams on planning, procurement, contracts, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Sustainability and Knowledge Transfer: Ensure infrastructure sustainability, effective handover, and capacity building for national counterparts.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Network Engineering, IT/Electronics Engineering, Earth Observation, Geospatial Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: At least 8 years in senior technical or engineering roles involving telecommunications, network infrastructure, or Earth observation/geospatial data systems.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of high-speed connectivity infrastructure, data processing and dissemination systems, technical procurement, and quality assurance.
• Project Experience: Proven experience leading infrastructure design, procurement, implementation, and supervision; donor-funded or EU-funded projects are an advantage.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience working with government institutions, research organisations, technical agencies, and private-sector partners.
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly.
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken English; French is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package: Receive a pay package that matches your skills and experience.
• Vacation and Sick Leave credits: Enjoy vacation and sick leave credits to maintain work-life balance.
• Health Coverage: Get medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Government-Mandated Benefits: Full coverage of all statutory benefits like SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.
• Learning Opportunities: Access training, certifications, and mentorship to grow your career.
• Team Engagement: Join team-building activities and wellness programs.
• Modern Tools: Use the latest technology to excel in your role.
• Career Growth: Clear paths for promotion and professional development.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse, supportive, and collaborative global team.