Technical Project Manager (Telecom Exp)

Program Manager for the Wireless Network customers

• Manages the customer deliverables to meet customer expectations

• Lead and manage new product and SW feature/package development and implementation for wireless customers

• Manages the strategy, planning and scheduling of day to day activities and support of the projects and activities assigned to complete them effectively and efficiently for customers

• Manages the resources (resources and equipment) for projects and activities to complete them successfully

• Manages the risk and risk mitigation implementation to minimize impacts to the customers

• Direct interface and communications for internal teams, management and external customers

• Manages the status reporting to internal teams, management and customers

Skillset Required:

• Plan, organize, and prioritize assignments to meet tight schedule - very detailed, goal driven, and achievement oriented

• Technical knowledge in 4G and 5G wireless networks

• Ability to work, manage and prioritize expectations from multiple external and internal customers

• Capability to clearly communicate with peers, team members, management and customers on status, plans, risks and critical issues

• Comfortable with making quick/key decisions and then taking responsibility to push forward

• Ability to manage and bring together a team from multiple groups to achieve goals and meet/exceed customer expectations

• Capability to work with minimum supervision required - highly motivated and self-driven

• Excellent skills in Microsoft and other Project Management Tools

• Able to critically evaluate and question data

• Ability to think and move quickly with limited information

• Comfortable with a highly dynamic and changing work environment

• Positive attitude and persistence are key to success in this role

• Competitive, strong desire to “win”

• Quarterly domestic travel

Experience & Education Requirements:

• Engineering or Management Undergrad Degree from an accredited university (advanced degree is a plus)

• Minimum 8 years in Project/Product Management related activities

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Networks and/or Telecommunications Projects

• Previously management of wireless new product and/or SW package development and delivery for a major operator

• Experience with developing and implementing Project Management benchmarks and best practices

• Strong background in 4G and 5G networks in wireless technologies

• Background in managing multiple projects and/or activities simultaneously

• Experience in developing and managing outside vendors

• Experience working and coordinating activities from multiple groups

• In-direct Personnel Management experience