Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Wireless Telecom Project Manager to support a large-scale Verizon network deployment program in the Central Gulf Coast market. This is a contract opportunity supporting Samsung Networks, with the position based out of the Plano, TX office or open to remote for Texas-based candidates.

About the Role

This role will focus on wireless network deployment and upgrade activities, with particular value placed on candidates who understand BBU cabinets, RAN equipment upgrades, installation, integration, configuration, and field deployment operations. While knowledge of field deployment and BBU upgrade work is highly valuable, this is primarily a desk-based Project Manager role—not a field PM position.

The ideal candidate brings strong wireless deployment knowledge, understands how field teams execute upgrades, and can effectively manage schedules, milestones, escalations, vendors, and stakeholders. Previous Verizon experience is a major advantage because the program requires someone who can ramp up quickly with limited onboarding.

Contract Duration: Through year-end, with work expected to potentially continue into Q1
Work Location: Plano, TX / Open to Remote – Texas-based candidates
Region: Central Gulf Coast
Schedule: 50 hours per week

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will manage and coordinate wireless telecom deployment projects across the Central Gulf Coast market, working closely with management, engineering, field teams, vendors, customers, and other stakeholders. You will be responsible for:

• Establishing project scope, developing and maintaining project plans
• Coordinating field activities, tracking schedules and milestones
• Identifying risks and escalating issues that could impact cost, schedule, quality, or budget
• Coordinating teams responsible for the installation, integration, configuration, upgrade, and harvest of telecommunications equipment
• Providing project-level guidance to help remove roadblocks and minimize deployment delays
• Monitoring project and field-team performance
• Coordinating third-party requirements
• Providing status updates to management and executive leadership
• Driving continuous improvements across the deployment process

Although this is primarily a desk-based position, you will need a strong understanding of what happens in the field during wireless network upgrades. Occasional face-to-face customer meetings or visits to a Verizon office may be required, but regular field presence is not expected.

Tech Breakdown:

• 40% Wireless RAN / BBU Deployment & Upgrade Coordination
• 25% Project Scheduling, Tracking & Milestone Management
• 20% Vendor / Field Team Coordination & Issue Resolution
• 15% Reporting, Budget, Risk & Executive Communication

Daily Responsibilities:

• 60% Project Management, Scheduling & Project Tracking
• 20% Field Team / Vendor / Deployment Coordination
• 20% Stakeholder Collaboration, Reporting & Escalation Management

Requirements

• 3–6+ years of Project Management or Project Coordination experience
• Strong wireless telecom experience, preferably supporting carrier network deployments
• Knowledge of wireless RAN deployment, network upgrades, and field operations
• Understanding of telecommunications equipment installation, integration, configuration, upgrades, and equipment harvest activities
• Knowledge of BBU/baseband cabinets and wireless equipment upgrade activities is highly desirable for this project
• Experience coordinating field teams, vendors, construction resources, engineering teams, and other project stakeholders
• Ability to plan, schedule, track, document, and oversee multiple concurrent projects
• Strong understanding of project scope, schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and escalations
• Experience identifying issues in advance and driving resolution to prevent deployment delays
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced workload
• Ability to work independently and become productive with minimal training
• Strong scheduling, reporting, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with advanced Excel proficiency
• Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent relevant work experience

Qualifications

• Previous Verizon Wireless experience – major plus
• Previous experience supporting Samsung Networks or Samsung wireless deployments
• Hands-on knowledge of BBU/baseband equipment, cabinet upgrades, swaps, migrations, or modernization projects
• Previous experience as an Equipment Engineer who transitioned into Project Management would be highly desirable
• Experience supporting wireless carrier network modernization, new builds, upgrades, integrations, and migrations
• Familiarity with Verizon deployment processes, terminology, systems, and expectations
• Experience managing third-party vendors, field crews, installation teams, and integration teams
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, costs, schedules, and executive-level reporting
• PMP certification desired