Overview
On Site
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Agile
VoIP
Telecommunications
Program Management
Budget
JIRA
smartsheet
Job Details
One of our telecom clients is seeking a Technical Project Manager with a strong background in the telecom domain to lead and manage complex, cross-functional technical projects. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with Jira and Smartsheet, along with a proven track record of delivering projects successfully on time, within scope, and on budget
Job Title: Technical Project Manager Telecom Domain
Experience: 10 to 15 Years
Location: [4 day onsite in a week ] Mt. Laurel, NJ
Employment Type: Contract W2
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of technical projects within the telecom ecosystem, including network infrastructure, OSS/BSS systems, and platform migrations.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business goals and technical feasibility.
- Develop detailed project plans using Smartsheet and manage day-to-day progress via Jira.
- Track and report on project performance, proactively identifying and mitigating risks or roadblocks.
- Facilitate communication between engineering, QA, operations, and business stakeholders.
- Manage change requests and ensure proper documentation, traceability, and impact analysis.
- Coordinate with third-party vendors, offshore teams, and internal departments to ensure seamless execution.
- Prepare executive-level dashboards, progress reports, and stakeholder updates.
- Ensure adherence to project governance and compliance standards.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 10 15 years of overall experience in Project/Program Management with at least 5+ years in the Telecom industry.
- Deep understanding of telecom systems (e.g., OSS/BSS, 4G/5G, VoIP, fiber, etc.).
- Proven experience with Jira for sprint planning, backlog grooming, and tracking project progress.
- Strong hands-on expertise with Smartsheet for creating project plans, Gantt charts, dashboards, and resource tracking.
- Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum certifications are a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor s/Master s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience in managing geographically distributed teams.
- Exposure to telecom regulatory and compliance requirements.
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