Telecom Project Manager

Position Title:
Senior Telecom Project Manager

Location:
Baskin Ridge, NJ

Work Arrangement:
On-site

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Packet Broker, Network Probe, Network Instrumentation, and Data Mediation programs in a large telecom environment
• Manage project planning, execution, deployment, testing, and operational transition for network transformation initiatives
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, risk management, dependencies, and executive reporting
• Coordinate activities across business, network engineering, operations, architecture, and delivery teams
• Serve as the main point of contact for customer and executive stakeholders
• Manage vendor relationships, escalations, performance, and delivery commitments
• Supervise hardware migrations, probe deployments, network instrumentation, and platform upgrades
• Ensure strong project governance and adherence to execution best practices
• Leverage 10+ years project/program management experience in telecom or networking
• Utilize expertise in Packet Brokers, Network Probes, Service Assurance, LTE/5G/Core Networks, Data Mediation Platforms, and Network Analytics
• Apply strong stakeholder and executive communication skills
• Prefer experience with Gigamon, Netscout, Keysight, or similar platforms, and working with Tier-1 telecom operators
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent certifications preferred
• Experience managing global and offshore delivery teams a plus
• Demonstrate leadership in driving multi-vendor programs, building stakeholder relationships, and delivering large-scale network transformation projects on time and within budget