Telecom Project Manager

About the role

Lead end-to-end delivery of Packet Broker, Network Probe, Network Instrumentation, and Data Mediation programs in a large telecom environment. Manage project planning, execution, deployment, testing, and operational transition for network transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project schedules, budgets, risk management, dependencies, and executive reporting.
• Coordinate activities across business, network engineering, operations, architecture, and delivery teams.
• Serve as the main point of contact for customer and executive stakeholders.
• Manage vendor relationships, escalations, performance, and delivery commitments.
• Supervise hardware migrations, probe deployments, network instrumentation, and platform upgrades.
• Ensure strong project governance and adherence to execution best practices.

Requirements

• 10+ years project/program management experience in telecom or networking.
• Expertise in Packet Brokers, Network Probes, Service Assurance, LTE/5G/Core Networks, Data Mediation Platforms, and Network Analytics.
• Strong stakeholder and executive communication skills.
• Experience with Gigamon, Netscout, Keysight, or similar platforms, and working with Tier-1 telecom operators preferred.
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Experience managing global and offshore delivery teams a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving multi-vendor programs, building stakeholder relationships, and delivering large-scale network transformation projects on time and within budget.