Telecom Program Manager – Network Engineering & Circuit Operations

Telecom Program Manager – Network Engineering & Circuit Operations

Hybrid contract opportunity for a Program Manager with circuit/engineering background based in Richardson, TX. Onsite presence required Tuesday–Thursday.

This role supports a large-scale telecom network operations and engineering program, overseeing daily execution and coordination across multiple technical teams.

Opportunity allows ownership of critical telecom program with direct leadership over a team of Network Engineers, driving execution, managing resources across a 24x6 operational model, and presenting progress to senior leadership.

Contract Duration: 6–12 months (Potential for Extension)

• 5+ years of experience as a Telecom Project or Program Manager
• Strong background in telecom circuits and network engineering
• Experience managing and coordinating teams of Network Engineers
• Proven ability to manage program execution in operational environments
• Experience with 24x6 or 24x7 resource allocation and support models
• Strong communication skills with experience delivering leadership readouts
• Ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously
• Local to Richardson, TX (preferred for hybrid schedule)

• Experience supporting Tier-1 wireless carrier environments
• Familiarity with telecom operational and engineering tools (BGW, CCP, Canvas, or similar systems)
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-availability network environments

You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end execution of a telecom program, overseeing a team of Network Engineers, coordinating resources, and ensuring operational objectives are met. This includes leadership reporting, scheduling, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to support network performance and reliability.

• 40% Program & Operational Management
• 10% Reporting, Metrics & Process Improvement

• 25% Leadership Communication & Readouts
• 10% Cross-Team Collaboration & Issue Resolution

Mid-Senior level

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Medical insurance, Vision insurance