Project Manager lead IT projects within the telecom sector.

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead IT projects within the telecom sector. The role involves managing end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving innovation in telecom operations.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution
- Define project scope objectives and deliverables in alignment with telecom business needs.
- Develop detailed project plans schedules and resource allocation.
- Monitor progress and ensure timely delivery within budget.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including network engineers software developers and business analysts.
- Act as the primary liaison between IT teams and telecom business units.
- Communicate project status risks and issues to senior management.
Technical Oversight
- Manage IT system implementations such as OSS/BSS (Operational Support Systems / Business Support Systems).
- Oversee integration of telecom applications (CRM billing ERP network management tools).
- Ensure compliance with telecom industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Risk & Quality Management

Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and customer expectations.

Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned.

Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in IT Computer Science Telecommunications or related field (Masters preferred).
7 years of project management experience with at least 3 years in telecom IT projects.
Strong knowledge of telecom systems (OSS/BSS billing CRM ERP).
Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project Jira Trello).
Familiarity with Agile Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.
Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills.
PMP/Prince2 certification is a plus.

Desired Attributes

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced telecom environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience working with vendors and third-party service providers.

Knowledge of emerging telecom technologies (5G IoT cloud-based solutions).

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution
- Define project scope objectives and deliverables in alignment with telecom business needs.
- Develop detailed project plans schedules and resource allocation.
- Monitor progress and ensure timely delivery within budget.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including network engineers software developers and business analysts.
- Act as the primary liaison between IT teams and telecom business units.
- Communicate project status risks and issues to senior management.
Technical Oversight
- Manage IT system implementations such as OSS/BSS (Operational Support Systems / Business Support Systems).
- Oversee integration of telecom applications (CRM billing ERP network management tools).
- Ensure compliance with telecom industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Risk & Quality Management

Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and customer expectations.

Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned.

Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in IT Computer Science Telecommunications or related field (Masters preferred).
7 years of project management experience with at least 3 years in telecom IT projects.
Strong knowledge of telecom systems (OSS/BSS billing CRM ERP).
Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project Jira Trello).
Familiarity with Agile Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.
Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills.
PMP/Prince2 certification is a plus.