Technical Project Manager - Network Performance & Capacity

  • Medway, MA
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 2 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 45.00 - 55.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions
Wireless Communication
Test Plans
Test Execution
MEAN Stack
Project Implementation
Customer Experience
Project Documentation
Project Scoping
FOCUS
Performance Tuning
Telecommunications
Broadband
Network Design
KPI
PTM
Scripting
Python
Shell Scripting
Data Collection
Reporting
Testing
Radio
P2P
Capacity Management
Communication
Presentations
Legal
Organizational Skills
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Network
Scalability
Management
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Apex
Oracle Application Express

Job Details

Job#: 2081834

Job Description:

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.

Position: Network Project Manager

Location: Hybrid onsite in Medway, MA

Rate: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Duration: 12+ Months; Strong potential for extension

Overview:

Our client in the Telecom industry is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Project Manager to lead critical projects focused on telecom network performance, capacity management, and comprehensive speed testing, especially for a broadband Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) program. This role involves planning, executing, and finalizing technical projects by coordinating diverse technical teams. Youll need strong technical acumen in telecom and broadband network infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Lead technical projects from initiation to closure, focusing on telecom infrastructure, network upgrades, capacity expansion, and performance enhancement.

Develop a Broadband Speed Testing Plan, leveraging existing FWA models and processes.

Define the Network Testing Scheduler Model, understanding the operational differences between eNodeB, gNodeB, and P2P Radios.

Build or utilize automation tools for efficient test execution and report generation.

Define and implement key Speed Testing KPIs, including Peak Trimmed Mean (PTM), downlinkSpeed, uplinkSpeed, pingTime, latency, jitter, packetLoss, testProgress, and serverID.

Coordinate internal teams for project execution and testing.

Collaborate with teams to ensure the speed testing framework is continuously updated and optimized.

Analyze speed test results to:

1.) Create detailed reports for Legal and Executive Teams.

2.) Present reports and clearly explain technical insights to non-technical audiences.

3.) Identify network improvement areas, partnering with engineering and operations for resolution and customer experience enhancement.

Help develop a FWA Broadband capacity management plan to ensure future scalability and performance.

Manage project risks, proactively identifying potential capacity bottlenecks or performance degradation.

Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including network diagrams, capacity plans, and performance reports.

Communicate project status to stakeholders, highlighting issues and proposing solutions.

Manage project scope, schedule, and cost changes, especially those related to telecom standards or capacity demands.

Lead new projects as they arise, coordinating across Engineering, Operations, Planning, IT, and other departments.

Required Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager with a strong focus on telecommunications, network infrastructure, capacity management, or performance optimization.

Demonstrated experience in capacity planning methodologies and tools for complex networks.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex technical information clearly to executive and legal teams.

Desired Experience:

Understanding of telecom or broadband network infrastructure (core, access, transport layers), including FWA technologies.

Experience in developing and executing network testing plans, including KPI definition (e.g., PTM, speed metrics, latency, jitter, packet loss).

Familiarity with TR143 Protocol Guide for network testing.

Experience with automation tools/scripting (e.g., Python, shell scripting) for data collection and reporting.

Strong understanding of network testing scheduler models and radio node types (eNodeB, gNodeB, P2P Radios).

Demonstrated experience in capacity planning methodologies and tools for complex networks.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex technical information clearly to executive and legal teams.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex projects.

Proactive problem-solving abilities related to network scalability and performance.

Additional Benefits:

For this opportunity, you will also be eligible for benefits through Apex for the contract period, 401K, medical/health benefits options, a W2 hourly rate, weekly pay, and direct deposit!

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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