Project Manager/Platform Architect - OpenShift & Telecom Cloud

Job Description : The proposed role is Senior Technical Project Manager / Cloud Platform Architect (CaaS - OpenShift & Telecom Cloud), responsible for delivering specialized technical leadership and project management services for Optus Core Network Delivery under the CaaS (Container as a Service) program.Role Overview : This position involves leading end-to-end technical project management for the design, deployment, migration, and onboarding of telecom-grade cloud-native platforms based on Red Hat OpenShift bare-metal infrastructure, including virtualization and containerized workloads.Key Responsibilities : - Lead and manage end-to-end CaaS platform delivery across Lab and Production environments.- Drive consolidation of multiple container platforms (Rancher, TKG, OpenShift) into a unified OpenShift-based architecture.- Manage OpenShift bare-metal deployments, including container workloads and OpenShift virtualization.- Coordinate with HPE (Prime vendor) and Red Hat for infrastructure delivery, design validation, and platform integration.- Lead cloud-native network function (CNF) onboarding and integration with telecom applications (DNA, ASIMOV, Voicemail, ISE, etc.).- Conduct and manage technical solution onboarding lifecycle, including integration, validation, and commissioning.- Engage with internal platform teams, network teams, and application stakeholders to ensure seamless IP connectivity and integrations.- Drive Cyber Security Assurance processes (SRA, vulnerability scans, compliance).- Manage migration programs from VMware virtualization to OpenShift virtualization platforms.- Lead project governance activities: steering committees, planning sessions, stakeholder reporting.- Ensure project schedules, milestones, and deliverables are tracked and delivered on time.- Develop and manage risk mitigation strategies and issue resolution frameworks.- Oversee technical documentation, HLD/LLD validation, and delivery artifacts.- Provide technical leadership to large cross-functional teams across vendors and internal stakeholders.- Enable training and knowledge transfer to local teams.Technical Skills & Expertise : - Deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, Containerization & Cloud-Native Platforms- Strong experience in Telecom Cloud (NFVI, CNIS, 5G workloads, CNFs)- Knowledge of VMware, OpenStack, Bare-metal architecture- Experience in cloud migration & transformation (VMware - OpenShift virtualization)- Expertise in automation (Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD pipelines- Strong understanding of networking, storage (CEPH), security compliance (IAM, RBAC)- Experience working with global telecom operators and large-scale infrastructure programs (ref:hirist.tech)