Senior Telecom Network Project Manager

Job Summary:

Seeking a Senior Telecom Network Project Manager to lead delivery of wireless and network communications initiatives supporting large-scale AMI/Smart Grid programs. This role will manage end-to-end telecom workstreams, including cellular, mesh, WAN/backhaul, carrier connectivity, cloud integration, and vendor coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, design, implementation, testing, and deployment of telecom and wireless network solutions.
• Manage project scope, schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, and budgets.
• Coordinate with engineering, IT, cybersecurity, field operations, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Drive network architecture alignment across enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and operational technologies.
• Support vendor evaluations, RFI/RFP processes, technology assessments, and solution recommendations.
• Develop executive presentations, project status updates, and strategic recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, security requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of project/program management experience in telecommunications, wireless networks, networking, or infrastructure delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Cellular, Mesh, FAN, WAN/Backhaul, IoT, and wireless communication technologies.
• Experience managing large, cross-functional programs with multiple vendors and system integrators.
• Strong risk management, planning, execution, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and executive audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AMI, Smart Grid, Utility Communications, or Telecom Infrastructure programs.
• 3GPP wireless technology experience and exposure to Tier-1 wireless carriers.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements for telecom and wireless networks.
• Experience with vendor selection, contract negotiations, and executive-level reporting.