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Job Title: Network Deployment Project Manager
Duration: 12+ Months
Location: Phoenix, AZ or West Coast Preferred, Remote is an option for the right candidate.
Job Summary:
The Network Deployment Project Manager will lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of network deployment projects. This role ensures timely completion, adherence to scope, and compliance with Verizon Wireless standards, while driving quality and efficiency across cross-functional teams. A key part of this role involves proactive risk assessment and mitigation to ensure project continuity and minimize disruptions.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Execution
- Assign tasks to the deployment team and update data in AMDOCS deployment & PM tools.
- Review project plans and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Technical Oversight
- Ensure familiarity with centralized-RAN architecture, Nokia/Cisco routers, CRAN Hubs, BBU, Siteboss alarm units, and their deployment cycles.
Risk Management
- Conduct regular risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address potential project delays, cost overruns, or technical issues.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams for seamless execution.
Quality & Reporting
- Implement quality assurance processes aligned with Verizon Wireless standards.
- Prepare and present status reports using Amdocs PM tool
Problem Solving & Team Development
- Resolve project-related issues promptly.
- Provide training and guidance to team members.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor's degree in network engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in network deployment or project management with Verizon Network.
- Proven experience in leading and managing teams.
- Strong knowledge of network deployment processes and project management methodologies.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., Microsoft project management tools).
Preferred
- Certification in project management (e.g., PMP).
- Verizon experience. Familiarity with Verizon operations and Tools (e.g. Fuze)