Interface Manager - Telecom - Metro rail - Electrical

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Interface Manager to oversee our Metro Rail projects in the South Region, encompassing the state 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:
• Civil (stations, tunnels, depots)
• E&M systems (power, traction, ECS)
• Signaling, AFC, rolling stock
• 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:
• Telecom contractor
• Other system contractors (Signaling, SCADA, AFC)
• Civil contractors
• 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:
• Cable routing, tray layouts, containment plans
• Equipment room layouts (TERs, CERs, SERs)
• Power and earthing requirements for telecom equipment
• Ensure compliance with
• Project specifications
• Interface requirements
• Standards and codes

4. Interface Control Documents (ICDs)

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

5. Change Management (Interface Impact)

• Assess impact of design / scope changes on:
• Other systems
• Installation timelines
• 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
• Cable containment readiness
• Equipment room handover
• Power availability
• Resolve site-level clashes or conflicts

7. Testing & Commissioning Interfaces

• Plan and coordinate integrated testing across systems:
• Telecom with signaling interfaces
• SCADA integration
• 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:
• Delayed inputs from other contractors
• Design mismatches
• Space constraints
• Maintain Interface Risk Register
• Drive timely resolution and escalation

9. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain:
• Interface registers
• Meeting minutes (MOMs)
• Action trackers
• Provide regular status reports to project leadership
• Track interface closure progress

10. Stakeholder & Authority Coordination

• Interface with:
• Local authorities
• Utility agencies (power, telecom)
• Inspecting agencies
• Ensure compliance for external telecom link integration (OFC, radio, etc.)

11. Schedule & Dependency Management

• Align interface deliverables with project schedule
• Track inter-dependencies between systems
• Support planning team in
• Identifying critical interfaces
• Mitigating delays

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