Technical Project Manager

• Lead the planning, execution, and operationalization of Autonomous Network initiatives for a Tier-1 CSP with large-scale, multi-domain and multi-vendor network environments.
• Partner with the CSP CTO organization, Network Operations, Engineering, OSS/BSS, Cloud, Data/AI, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Procurement, Finance, and ecosystem partners to establish and execute the autonomous-network roadmap.
• Manage the transition from human-assisted automation to intent-driven, predictive and closed-loop operations while protecting service availability, customer experience, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience.

• Lead Tier-1 CSP Autonomous Network (AN) transformation programs across RAN, Core, Transport, Cloud, Edge, OSS, and Service domains.
• Define and execute the TM Forum AN Level 3/4 roadmap, governance framework, milestones, KPIs, budgets, risks, and benefits realization.
• Manage multi-vendor ecosystems including OEMs, system integrators, hyperscalers, and software partners.
• Drive executive reporting, stakeholder alignment, and program governance.
• Lead AN maturity assessments and develop domain-specific autonomy roadmaps.
• Prioritize high-value use cases based on customer impact, operational efficiency, service quality, and business value.
• Drive progression from pilots and proofs-of-concept to large-scale production deployment and adoption.
• Establish measurable AN maturity and operational outcome targets.

• Drive delivery of AI-powered use cases including fault management, self-healing, service assurance, change automation, network optimization, and predictive operations.
• Coordinate cross-domain closed-loop automation spanning RAN, Core, Transport, Cloud, and Service Operations.
• Ensure implementation of guardrails, validation, automated verification, rollback, and production readiness processes.
• Promote reusable automation platforms and standardized operating models across network domains.

• Partner with Operations teams to transform processes, runbooks, and operating models for autonomous operations.
• Oversee AIOps, AI Agents, Digital Twins, Intent-Based Networking, and Closed-Loop Automation initiatives.
• Ensure responsible AI, security, compliance, explainability, observability, and governance requirements are met.
• Measure automation effectiveness through business and operational outcomes.
• Serve as the primary interface for CSP executives, CTO organizations, operations leaders, and transformation sponsors.
• Lead steering committees, roadmap reviews, and executive workshops.
• Communicate program status, autonomy maturity, business outcomes, investment needs, and strategic recommendations.
• Align initiatives with TM Forum, ETSI, GSMA, and industry best practices

• Telecom Networks:
  Strong understanding of 5G Core/EPC/IMS, RAN/Open RAN, Transport/IP-MPLS, Cloud/Edge, and network/service operations.
• OSS & Network Operations:
  Experience with Service Assurance, FCAPS, Inventory Management, Service Orchestration, Policy Management, Observability, Incident/Problem/Change Management, and SLA-driven operations.
• Autonomous Networks:
  Knowledge of TM Forum Autonomous Networks Framework, AN Level Assessments, Intent-Based Operations, Closed-Loop Automation, Self-Healing Networks, Digital Twins, and Zero-Touch Operations (ZTO).
• AI & Automation:
  Familiarity with AIOps, Predictive Analytics, AI Agents, Machine Learning fundamentals, MLOps, AI Governance, and Responsible AI.
• Program & Delivery Management:
  Experience with Agile/Scrum, SAFe, Dev Sec Ops , Program Governance, Executive Stakeholder Management, Financial Management, and Vendor Governance.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP or PgMP.
• TM Forum Autonomous Networks certification is highly desirable.
• SAFe, ITIL, Scrum and relevant cloud certifications are preferred.

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