What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Manager – Network & Wireless - In person - Denver, CO position at Cygnus Professionals Inc.?
Role Overview
Cognizant 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.
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.