Technical Project Manager
Listed on 2026-10-18
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager
- Project Management with minimum 6 to 8 years of experience
- Network administrator experience of 5 years
- Governance & Reporting
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (TPM) with a strong networking background to lead large-scale network migration and infrastructure transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess deep understanding of network technologies combined with proven project management experience.
The role is not expected to perform hands-on network configuration activities. However, the individual must be capable of understanding network architecture, reviewing technical deliverables, validating migration readiness, and effectively coordinating with engineering teams, customers, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. This requirement was specifically discussed as a Technical Project Manager role with strong network knowledge rather than a traditional project management position.
Key Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end execution of network migration and transformation projects.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and status reports.
- Manage project risks, dependencies, issues, and escalations.
- Coordinate activities across customer, engineering, operations, and leadership teams.
- Conduct governance meetings and provide executive-level reporting.
- Act as the primary technical project lead for network transformation activities.
- Review and validate technical deliverables produced by engineering teams.
- Ensure migration readiness, technical compliance, and adherence to customer requirements.
- Verify removal of customer-specific proprietary information, security settings, banners, naming conventions, and related configuration elements before migration handover activities.
- Partner with network SMEs to review migration plans, implementation schedules, and post-migration validation results.
- Collaborate with customer stakeholders, technical teams, and program leadership.
- Drive discussions related to migration planning, cutover coordination, and issue resolution.
- Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical execution.
- Provide timely communication on project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Support technical validation checkpoints throughout the migration lifecycle.
- Ensure required technical reviews, audits, and governance controls are completed.
- Monitor adherence to migration standards, operational procedures, and customer-specific requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 15+ years of IT industry experience.
- 5+ years of Project Management or Program Management experience.
- Prior hands-on experience in Networking, Infrastructure, or Network Operations.
- Strong understanding of:
- Cisco Routing & Switching
- WAN/LAN Technologies
- Network Security Fundamentals
- Enterprise Network Infrastructure
- Network Migration and Transformation Programs
- Experience managing geographically distributed teams and stakeholders.
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
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