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Technical Project Manager (Wireless & Network )
Denver CO ( onsite)
Longterm contract
Role Overview
Client is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead and deliver complex network and wireless programs in a Service Provider environment. This role requires strong hands‑on technical knowledge, close coordination with offshore delivery teams, and direct interaction with onsite client stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end delivery of network and wireless programs for large enterprise/service‑provider clients.
- Coordinate execution with offshore engineering, validation, and vendor teams.
- Act as the primary point of contact for onsite client stakeholders.
- Own project planning, execution tracking, risk management, and dependency tracking.
- Drive cross‑functional alignment across firmware, network, cloud, QA, and operations teams.
- Translate client requirements into clear technical and execution plans.
- Ensure release readiness, quality, and on‑time delivery of milestones.
Required Technical Skills (Hands‑on Experience Mandatory)
- BNG / SP Edge architecture
- Ciena Benu vBNG (virtual, running on VMware / UCS infrastructure)
- RADIUS / AAA load, scaling, and subscriber management
- Provisioning Systems using REST APIs
- Wireless Controllers and Access Points
- Ruckus AP
- Cisco
- OctoScope
- Cisco ASR 9000
- Network switching and routing fundamentals
Required Experience & Skills
- 12–15 years of experience in networking, wireless, or broadband delivery.
- Proven experience in Service Provider / ISP environments.
- Strong system‑level understanding of subscriber networks and wireless infrastructure.
- Experience in client‑facing, onsite technical project management roles.
- Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Proven ability to coordinate and drive execution across global/offshore teams.
- Strong ownership mindset with focus on delivery and quality.
1. Hands‑on Network & Wireless Background is NON‑NEGOTIABLE
- Candidate must have 12–15 years of core networking / wireless / broadband delivery experience.
- Pure IT Project Managers, Agile PMs, or PMO‑only profiles are NOT acceptable.
- Experience must be in Service Provider / ISP / Telco environments (not enterprise IT only).
2. Mandatory Technical Expertise (Hands‑on)
- BNG / SP Edge architecture
- Ciena Benu vBNG (virtual, VMware / UCS)
- RADIUS / AAA, subscriber scale & load
- GRE tunnels
- QoS policy enforcement
- Provisioning systems (SCPS) using REST APIs
- Wireless Controllers & APs (Ruckus AP, OctoScope)
- Cisco ASR 9000
- Strong routing & switching fundamentals
3. TPM Role – Must Be Technical Delivery‑Focused
- Candidate must own end‑to‑end delivery, not just reporting/tracking.
- Proven ability to:
- Translate customer technical requirements → execution plans
- Drive firmware, network, cloud, QA, and operations teams
- Manage release readiness, risks, and dependencies
- Must have direct client‑facing onsite experience.