Trident Consulting is seeking a "Telecom Program Manager – Contract & Vendor Management” for one of our clients in "India - Remote” — a global leader in Medical devices industry.

Job Title: Telecom Program Manager – Contract & Vendor Management

Location: India - Remote

Type: Direct Hire/Fulltime

Role Overview
- We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to support a strategic client engagement.
- The ideal candidate combines program management discipline with deep expertise in telecom contract lifecycle management, vendor management, and telecom expense management (TEM).
- Own contracts, billing, inventory, and vendor relationships across a large, complex telecom environment.
- Prior experience managing enterprise telecom contracts, carrier relationships, and spend optimization programs is a robust advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
- Own end-to-end contract lifecycle management for telecom vendor and carrier agreements, from drafting through negotiation, execution, renewal, and closeout.




- Lead contract negotiations with telecom vendors and carriers to secure favorable commercial terms, pricing, and SLAs.
- Manage contract renewals proactively, tracking key dates, obligations, and renegotiation windows to avoid lapses or unfavorable auto-renewals.
- Maintain a centralized repository of contracts, amendments, and related documentation with clear audit trails.

Telecom Expense Management (TEM) & Billing
- Oversee Telecom Expense Management (TEM) processes, ensuring accurate tracking, allocation, and forecasting of telecom spend.
- Manage AP/AR (Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable) activity tied to telecom billing and vendor payments.
- Manage billing and invoice management workflows, validating invoices against contracted rates and resolving discrepancies.
- Conduct regular spend analysis to identify cost trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities across the telecom portfolio.
- Drive cost optimization initiativ

📌 Telecom Program Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Trident Consulting
📍 Mumbai