Technical Project Manager - RF; Remote​/Hybrid

Technical Project Manager - RF (Remote/Hybrid)

Technical Project Manager - RF (Remote/Hybrid)

Date Posted: 10/22/2026

Location: Remote, NC

Pay Range: N/A

Position Description

Job Title: Technical Project Manager - RF (Remote/Hybrid)

Department: Project Management Office (PMO)

Reports To: PMO Leadership

Technical Project Manager - RF (Remote/Hybrid)

Summary:

Pierson Wireless is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager - RF to lead the design, commissioning, integration, optimization, and acceptance of Radio Access Network (RAN) deployments supporting indoor wireless solutions for major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs).

This role uniquely combines hands-on RF engineering expertise with disciplined technical project management. The TPM directs assigned RF engineers and coordinates execution from initial planning through final carrier acceptance. As a working lead, this individual directly performs engineering tasks to resolve complex technical issues, address resource gaps, and maintain critical project commitments.

Working alongside the Project Manager and cross-functional teams, this position owns the RF workstream, including deliverables, technical quality, milestones, risks, and dependencies, while supporting overall project schedule and budget commitments.

Technical Project Manager - RF (Remote/Hybrid) Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Hands-On Engineering:

• Technical Direction:
  Lead RF engineers supporting RAN deployments of RF sources connected to indoor Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and associated Distributed RAN (D-RAN) deployments, including relevant macro and colocation interfaces.
• Hands-On Execution:
  Lead and directly perform RF planning, design, configuration validation, commissioning, integration, troubleshooting, and optimization as needed.
• Quality Assurance:
  Develop, review, and finalize technical deliverables for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and adherence to carrier specifications.
• Issue Resolution:
  Resolve complex technical issues, making key technical decisions and escalating resource needs when necessary.
• Standards & Ownership:
  Establish clear ownership, technical standards, and completion criteria for all engineering tasks.

RF Workstream Planning & Delivery:

• Scope & Schedule Alignment:
  Define RF scope, deliverables, milestones, resources, and dependencies in partnership with the Project Manager, ensuring RF schedules remain strictly aligned with overall project timelines.
• Tracking &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Track workstream progress, proactively identify delivery risks, and implement effective mitigation and recovery plans.
• Change & Budget Management:
  Evaluate RF scope changes, communicate schedule, cost, and resource impacts, monitor engineering effort, and support project budget tracking.
• Documentation:
  Maintain technical status reports, action logs, decision records, and comprehensive carrier acceptance documentation.

Customer & Project Coordination:

• Customer Interface:
  Serve as the primary technical point of contact for MNO customers, coordinating broader communications with the Project Manager.
• Compliance Alignment:
  Ensure technical execution strictly aligns with carrier implementation standards, performance requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Technical Reviews:
  Lead customer and vendor technical reviews, establishing clear decisions, assigning action items, and ensuring timely follow-through.
• Approvals & Submissions:
  Prepare technical submissions, resolve carrier comments, and secure required engineering approvals.

RF Performance, Compliance & Optimization :

• Performance Analysis:
  Perform and oversee coverage, capacity, and network performance analysis using Atoll or equivalent RF planning tools.
• Troubleshooting:
  Utilize carrier Operations Support Systems (OSS) and performance reports to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Coordinate validation of applicable E911 requirements, jurisdictional mandates, and carrier standards.
• Testing & Acceptance:
  Establish readiness criteria, verify prerequisites, and complete required field testing, performance validation, and technical documentation prior to final carrier acceptance.

Cross-Functional Execution & Continuous Improvement:

• Cross-Team Coordination:
  Coordinate RF activities with site acquisition, design, construction, structural engineering, field operations, and commissioning teams.
• Readiness Validation:
  Validate approved designs, site access, equipment availability, and construction readiness prior to key…