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 setting.
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 explicit 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 (India)
🏢 Trident Consulting
📍 India