5G Core Deployment Project Manager

5G Core Deployment Project Manager- Remote-Anywhere in USA (Long term contract) A leading telecommunications organization is seeking a Senior 5G Core Network Implementation Engineer for a contract opportunity in the United States. This role will support the implementation, certification, integration, and deployment of 5G Core / 5G Standalone (5G SA) network elements within a large-scale telecommunications environment. The position will focus on 5G Core tooling, call-flow processing, network observability, subscriber data management, and operational readiness using technologies such as UDM, UDR, AUSF, 5G HSS, CHF, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, and network management platforms. This is a great opportunity for a senior telecom professional to play a key role in a Greenfield 5G SA deployment and work across Network Implementation, Planning, Maintenance Engineering, Operations, and DevOps organizations. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting 5G Core network elements, subscriber migration, network-element certification, tooling, monitoring, and production launch readiness. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale 5G deployments, gain exposure to next-generation telecom technologies, and contribute directly to customer and market launch success. Contract Duration: 12 18 Months Required Skills & Experience 7+ years of experience in telecommunications, network engineering, or wireless core network implementationStrong experience with 5G Core / 5G Standalone (5G SA) network architecture and deploymentHands-on experience with 5G Core network elementsExperience with UDM, UDR, AUSF, 5G HSS, CHF, and related subscriber-data/network functionsExperience supporting Greenfield 5G deploymentsExperience with network-element certification, integration, testing, and production deploymentExperience with 5G Core call flows, troubleshooting, monitoring, and network observabilityExperience working with Prometheus, Grafana, and KibanaExperience supporting subscriber migration and phased customer deploymentExperience working with friendly trials, customer beta trials, and Market GA launch criteriaKnowledge of CALEA / Lawful Intercept requirements within telecom environmentsStrong understanding of 4G EPC, 5G Core, IMS, and subscriber data management environmentsStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and cross-functional communication skills Desired Skills & Experience Experience with SDL / Subscriber Data Layer technologies and subscriber data management solutionsExperience with NetAct / Element Management SystemsExperience with IMS Core subscriber data management, including HSS, AAA, HLR, UDM, and AUSFExperience with EPC/5GC/NGC and Services PlanningExperience with Charging, CHF, Real-Time Reporting, DRouter, and LRouterExperience supporting Virtualized Engineering, Network Management, and Application DevOps/Tenant OperationsKnowledge of 4G/5G Edge Application environmentsExperience transitioning newly deployed network functions into Operations and MaintenanceExperience with large-scale telecom production environmentsStrong understanding of end-to-end 4G/5G subscriber call flowsExperience working in cross-functional engineering organizationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field preferred What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 30% 5G Core / 5G SA Network Implementation 20% 5G Core Tooling, Call-Flow Processing & Observability 15% UDM/UDR/5G HSS/Subscriber Data Management 15% Network Monitoring Prometheus, Grafana & Kibana 10% 4G EPC / IMS / 5G Core Integration 10% CALEA / Lawful Intercept, Charging & Operational Tooling Daily Responsibilities 40% Hands On Network Implementation, Integration, Testing & Troubleshooting 20% Network Element Certification & Production Readiness 15% 5G Call-Flow Analysis, Tooling & Monitoring 15% Team Collaboration with Planning, Operations, Maintenance Engineering & DevOps 10% Documentation, Deployment Readiness & Customer/Market Launch Support We are Connectors. We thrive on quality over quantity and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner! We are Collaborators. Youll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services dont stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support. We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!