Principal Connectivity Planner

VOLTA

. Own the integrated connectivity plan across the portfolio, linking carrier services, long-haul routes, Data Center Connectivity Infrastructure, network equipment installation and turn-up to compute capacity dates .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • IrelandLead💰 £175,000 - £220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in integrated connectivity planning and schedule management for telecoms and data center programs, with a strong focus on risk analysis and recovery strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with senior leadership to ensure project alignment and delivery.

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Integrated Schedule ManagementPrimavera P6 ExpertiseSchedule Risk AnalysisTelecoms PlanningData Center Connectivity

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Hard Skills

Integrated Connectivity PlanningSchedule GovernanceCritical Path AnalysisData AnalysisBenchmark Duration Setting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCredibility with Senior Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6

Industry Keywords

TelecomsNetwork InfrastructureData CenterLong-Haul FibreCarrier Provisioning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the integrated connectivity plan across the portfolio, linking carrier services, long-haul routes, Data Center Connectivity Infrastructure, network equipment installation and turn-up to compute capacity dates
Own the global integrated connectivity schedule aligned to master, commissioning and deployment schedules
Set Volta's connectivity planning standards, including work breakdown, coding, durations, progress rules and reporting
Lead program schedule reviews and analytics, analyzing data and executing reports to ensure project schedules are aligned
Lead contractor schedule reviews with sites to ensure consistent delivery of connectivity and network infrastructure across Volta's sites
Lead schedule risk analysis on supplier lead times, permits, civils and activation, and advise leadership on trade-offs
Build recovery and alternative delivery options when connectivity risks threaten site turn-up
Report milestone confidence and supplier commitments to delivery and project controls leadership
Use actual delivery data to set benchmark durations and improve supplier forecasts
Raise planning capability across connectivity leads and suppliers
Report to the Senior Director, Global Network Connectivity Delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recognised senior authority in planning telecoms, network or data centre programmes, typically 10+ years of experience
Proven track record of owning integrated schedules across a portfolio of sites or routes
Expert in Primavera P6 or equivalent, including critical path and schedule risk analysis
Strong understanding of carrier lead times, fibre delivery, equipment installation and activation
Credibility with senior leadership when forecasting dates and recommending recovery options
Experience in Hyperscale or AI infrastructure capacity delivery (nice to have)
Background managing Long-haul fibre, permits and carrier provisioning programmes (nice to have)
Experience with Portfolio-level planning governance (nice to have)
Right to work in Ireland or require visa sponsorship to legally work in Ireland

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity in Volta, giving you the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success
Retirement/pension contributions
Comprehensive health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Generous number of vacation days each year
Discretionary bonus
Comprehensive benefits
Accessible recruitment experience and reasonable accommodations during hiring