Network Decommissioning Project Manager - Los Angeles

Entegro has been engaged by a key client to support the decommissioning of legacy telecommunications infrastructure under a formal Statement of Work across multiple U.S. locations. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall coordination, governance, reporting, stakeholder management, and operational oversight of the legacy network decommissioning programme. This role serves as the primary interface between Entegro, field delivery teams, and client stakeholders, ensuring all work is delivered safely, compliantly, and in accordance with the approved Statement of Work, project schedule, and operational processes. Only candidates permitted to work in the United States will be considered for this role. Responsibilities Project Governance & Delivery Management Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders throughout programme delivery Coordinate all project activities in alignment with approved work orders and programme schedules Manage overall project governance, administrative oversight, and operational reporting Maintain accurate programme schedules and deployment tracking across all assigned sites Ensure field teams execute work according to the approved SOW and client operational procedures Manage project risks, blockers, dependencies, and escalations to resolution Support mobilisation planning, site sequencing, and deployment readiness activities Coordinate Found‑in‑Field (Change Management) approval workflows with client stakeholders, including commercial approvals Monitor project performance against schedule, quality, and reporting requirements Ensure all required deliverables are completed prior to project closeout and invoicing Stakeholder Communication & Reporting Conduct weekly progress meetings with client stakeholders Prepare and present weekly status updates covering completed work, upcoming activities, schedule performance, risks, dependencies, and Found‑in‑Field discoveries Maintain meeting minutes, action trackers, and documented follow‑ups after each governance session Provide timely communication to stakeholders regarding field issues, delays, or operational risks Coordinate closely with field engineers, client engineering teams, and programme leadership to maintain alignment Escalate out‑of‑scope activities or customer‑impact risks promptly and appropriately Systems, Tracking & Documentation Manage programme reporting through client applications and systems, and associated client systems Maintain Excel‑based project trackers documenting: Site locations Scheduled and actual completion dates Quantity of devices decommissioned Found‑in‑Field activities Remobilisations Risks, blockers, and status notes Verify field documentation completeness, including daily logs, LOTO documentation, and before/after photographs Ensure all operational records are accurate, audit‑ready, and submitted in accordance with programme requirements Track all work orders to commercial milestones Support invoicing validation through accurate unit tracking and reporting alignment Essential Skills Proven experience managing telecommunications, network infrastructure, or data centre deployment programmes in live operational environments Experience coordinating field‑based deployment or decommissioning teams across multiple locations Strong understanding of project governance, scheduling, risk management, and operational reporting Experience leading customer‑facing programme meetings and stakeholder communications Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast‑paced operational environment Experience using project tracking, work order, or field management systems such as NetPal, FieldTech, or equivalent Advanced competency with Excel‑based project trackers and reporting Ability to maintain accurate operational documentation and audit‑ready reporting records Demonstrable understanding of field safety governance in telecommunications or data centre environments Ability to enforce compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and operational safety procedures Experience working within regulated customer operational environments requiring strict process adherence Desirable Skills Familiarity with legacy telecommunications infrastructure and decommissioning methodologies Experience managing Found‑in‑Field or any change‑control workflows and processes Familiarity with central office, colocation, or data centre operational environments Experience supporting project invoicing validation and milestone reporting OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification (desirable but not essential) PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification (or equivalent experience) Degree or technical qualification in Telecommunications, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline Educational Requirements & Experience Minimum 5 years’ experience in telecommunications project management, network deployment, or infrastructure operations Experience supporting field operations across geographically dispersed sites Willingness to travel within the United States as required by programme delivery needs Clear communicator, capable of managing customer expectations and operational escalations professionally Strong leadership and coordination capability, able to drive accountability across field and stakeholder teams Highly organised and process‑driven, able to maintain control across multiple concurrent deployment activities Safety‑first mindset & prioritises operational safety and customer network integrity above schedule pressure Disciplined and methodical approach to governance, reporting, and operational compliance Decisive problem‑solver, able to rapidly assess operational risks and coordinate corrective actions Integrity; escalates risks, deviations, or out‑of‑scope requests appropriately rather than bypassing process Adaptable; comfortable operating across changing priorities, schedules, and deployment environments #J-18808-Ljbffr Entegro