Telecom Project Manager

Position Title: Senior Telecom Project Manager

Location: Baskin Ridge, NJ

Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Summary




- 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