Telecommunications Project Manager

Trident Consulting is seeking a “IT Project Manager” for one of our clients in “Rosemead, CA - Hybrid” — a global leader in technology.

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Location: Rosemead, CA - Hybrid

Type: W2 Contract

Rate: $130/Hr

Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Workload

• Manage end-to-end delivery of telecommunications and wireless network components for the AMI 2.0 program. Support planning and execution activities, coordinating across IT, engineering, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment. Track risks, issues, and dependencies, and support timely delivery of cellular and wireless communication solutions in line with program objectives. Ensure adherence to project plans, regulatory requirements, and enterprise standards while contributing to the delivery of reliable and scalable telecom capabilities for AMI 2.0.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of the network communications workstream scope across AMI 2.0 program releases (e.g., cellular, mesh, carrier and cloud interconnections, head-end integration).
• Drive alignment between network solutions and broader AMI 2.0 system architecture (MDMS, HES, Cloud, SAP, ADMS).
• Facilitate technical evaluations and vendor assessments with evaluation and selection documentation, including RFI/RFP responses and architecture recommendation development.
• Develop and present clear, data-driven recommendations for network communications technologies, deployment approaches, and vendor selection.
• Analyze technical, operational, financial, and risk considerations to support executive decisions.
• Lead the development, validation, and alignment of wireless and carrier service requirements, ensuring all requirements are vetted, traceable across design and delivery artifacts, and accurately reflected in the E2E requirements baseline and future releases.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of telecom components including planning, design, build, testing, and deployment.
• Manage scope and schedule ensuring technical deliverables meet quality, performance, and security requirements.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, cybersecurity, field deployment, and IT teams.
• Cross-functional coordination across IT, wireless engineering, field operations, vendors, PMO, and supply management teams.
• Manage vendor performance, deliverables, and contract alignment for telecom providers.
• Facilitate regular working sessions, governance reviews, and escalation forums.

Required Skills/Attributes

• 10 years of project/program management experience in data/network services, 3GPP-based wireless, networking, or infrastructure delivery.
• Strong knowledge of telecom/network technologies (MESH, FAN, Cellular, WAN/backhaul, IoT communications).
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate complex technical decision-making and architecture discussions.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, system integrators, and multiple vendors in large programs.
• Strong risk/issue management, planning, and execution capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and financials across multi-workstream initiatives.

Desired Skills/Attributes

• 3GPP-based wireless experience with Tier 1 wireless carriers experience
• Experience with AMI 1.0 and/or AMI 2.0 programs, smart grid, network or device management systems, 3GPP cellular solutions, SIM management, or utility telecom infrastructure.
• Experience with vendor evaluation and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements for wireless telecom and grid communications.
• Experience developing executive-level materials (decision decks, strategy presentations).

About Trident Consulting

Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.