Technical OSS Network SME & Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

CTG is seeking an experienced Technical OSS Network SME & Project Manager to support a leading telecommunications client. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader with strong OSS expertise, project management experience, and a solid testing background. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating multiple vendor teams and preferably possess AT&T industry experience.

Location: Middletown, NJ
Duration: 12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Lead OSS/network operations projects from initiation through deployment and support.
• Act as the primary Technical OSS SME for network systems and operational support environments.
• Coordinate and manage multiple vendor teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive testing activities including system integration testing, validation, defect management, and issue resolution.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Manage project schedules, risks, dependencies, status reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Support network operations improvements, OSS enhancements, and implementation activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience with Technical Network OSS environments.
• Proven Project Management experience within telecommunications or network operations.
• Hands-on testing and QA background.
• Experience managing cross-functional and multi-vendor technical teams.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and OSS platforms.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• AT&T experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience

• 7+ years of telecommunications, OSS, or network operations experience.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale technical implementations.
• PMP, Agile, or Scrum certifications are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Telecommunications, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Nicole Shaw at View email address on ziprecruiter.com . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $115,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.