Technical Delivery Manager - Project Manager

Job Description:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Technical Delivery Manager - Project Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for leading solution engineering and certification of endpoint devices within the Field Area Network (FAN) ecosystem. The successful candidate will have a robust project management background, a profound understanding of FAN and RF engineering, and hands-on experience with edge engineering. This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the edge engineering and device certification efforts within the Field Area Network (FAN), focusing on EDGE Deployment readiness.
• Manage Edge engineering and certification scope, schedules, milestones, and budgets, ensuring alignment with Field Area Network’s Edge Deployment objectives and targets.
• Coordinate schedule development and resource commitments for Edge engineering and device certification activities.
• Collaborate with system integrators, vendors, internal engineering teams, and field deployment units to ensure timely and effective delivery.
• Provide technical direction and oversight related to edge connectivity designs, testing, device fitment, path profile analysis, and install solutions.
• Support field engineering teams in resolving RF performance issues and optimizing signal coverage for endpoint devices.
• Develop edge certification plan for in-scope devices in alignment with Edge Deployment targets and lead device certifications facilitating configuration, integration, and testing activities.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to technology compatibility, RF interference, deployment delays, and vendor performance.

• 10+ years of experience in technical program or project management within utilities, telecommunications, or smart grid domains.
• Strong experience managing FAN or AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) projects involving wireless mesh or LTE/5G-based communications.
• Proven hands-on experience with EDGE wireless technologies and architectures (e.g., edge gateways, MEC platforms, containerization).
• Experience with endpoint device integration and deployment in large-scale distributed networks (smart meters, IoT sensors, field controllers).
• Familiarity with utility operational environments, including substations, distribution automation, and NERC/CIP regulatory standards.
• Strong vendor and contract management skills, including overseeing SLAs and cross-functional delivery milestones.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related technical field.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles as applied to field and edge computing environments.

Pay Range: $80.00 - $85.00 hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.