Technology Project Manager Private Broadband Core Deployment

The Project Manager for the Private Broadband Core Deployment will be responsible for driving the project management lifecycle for this effort from initiation and analysis through hand over to operations in a complex multi-vendor environment. Overall, the key responsibility of this role is to ensure the successful design, build, and implementation of a core network solution used to manage a private broadband network based on cyber resiliency objectives. The core network solution features include those associated with network signaling and user traffic, authentication and tracking of users across the network, network traffic routing, connectivity with other networks, managing quality of service, and managing network subscriber information. Responsibilities: Serve as the primary point of contact for project coordination between vendor(s) and clients teams to implement Private Broadband Core Facilitate the definition of project mission, goals, and tasks; resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas; develop methods to monitor project or area progress; and provide corrective supervision if necessary Manage the project budget, weekly time entry and approvals, financial reconciliations and resource allocation Facilitate the development of and ensure project deliverables (i.e., requirements, design and testing documentation) are provided on time and with quality Communicate effectively in order to serve as a liaison between the technical project team members, program management, and project sponsors and stakeholders Coordinate with the Program Management Office (PMO) on weekly status, financials, and project risks, issues and dependencies Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes Follow a defined, agreed upon project management methodology Present oral and written reports defining plans, problems, and resolutions to appropriate levels of management Identify and escalate opportunities for business process improvements within project scope. Key Qualifications: Understanding of technology project management and architecture principles specific to the deployment of telecommunication systems 10+ years of project management experience deploying Telecom Core Networks with an understanding of 4G and 5G Core network elements and functions for each network element. Technical understanding of EPC & 5G SA architecture and 3GPP defined interfaces for control and user plane. Technical understanding of LTE call flows and understanding of SIM cards and SIM Provisioning/Management, Roaming, MOCN and MC-PTT solutions. Experience with and understanding of OSI Model, IP Networking, TCP, UDP, SCTP, DIAMETER, GPRS Tunnelling Protocol, and IP Security. Understands, in a multi-vendor environment, who is the client and what are the client's needs; provides realistic expectations; and actively monitors client satisfaction Recognizes problems or situations that are new or without clear precedent Uses critical thinking to evaluate alternatives and finds solutions using a systematic, multi-step approach Develops improvements and innovations to enhance teams performance Builds relationships and a collaborative working environment among the various stakeholders and negotiates authority to move the project forward Creates a sense of belonging and ownership among team members in a matrixed, multi-vendor environment Consults and provides advice, facilitates discussions and resolves conflict Establishes trust; builds and uses cross-functional relationships to accomplish work objectives Listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; interprets verbal and non-verbal messages that others communicate; produces clear status reports; communicates tactfully and candidly Ensures open communication on the project team; addresses delicate situations and handles conflicts in such a way as to maximize opportunity and minimize exposure to risk Demonstrates the ability to develop and deliver effective presentations as well as written communications Understands how and when to make a choice; how and when to escalate issues to higher levels. Analyses the risks and future impact of decisions Makes decisions and takes timely independent action in pursuit of priorities. Undertakes continual adjustments with stakeholders in a persuasive manner, to keep the project on course Prioritizes own and teams work; anticipates consequences of actions, potential problems, or opportunities for change Sets and meets realistic deadlines; forecasts change and communicates current and projected issues Ensures a high level of fiscal control and accountability for project budget Creates within the team a shared focus on the importance of achieving results. Creates work standards for project; establishes and defines roles and responsibilities, specific outcomes, and clear measures for quality and success of the team. Follows through with fair and consistent consequences for both achieving and not achieving results.