Senior Project Manager (IP Core Networks)

Green Light; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Light in Sydney is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of Mobile Core Network transformation projects in a Tier 1 telecommunications environment. Hybrid setup with Sydney offices, on-site delivery.

You will manage scope, schedule and budget across multiple workstreams, coordinate across Core Network, IP/MPLS Transport, Data Centre and vendors, and report to executives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience delivering complex telecommunications or network infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading Mobile Core, IP Core, IMS, IP/MPLS or large-scale network transformation programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-vendor telecommunications projects involving vendors such as Ericsson, Nokia and Cisco.
• Strong project governance skills, including RAID management, scheduling, dependency management, stakeholder engagement and executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Mobile Core Network transformation, upgrade, migration and deployment projects within a Tier 1 telecommunications environment.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, change control and delivery governance across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate delivery across Core Network, IP/MPLS Transport, Data Centre, Security, Operations and vendor teams.
• Drive project execution from planning and design through build, testing, migration, cutover and operational handover.
• Develop and manage deployment, rollback and contingency plans, ensuring minimal customer impact during live-network implementations.
• Facilitate project governance, stakeholder engagement, technical workshops, CAB approvals and executive reporting forums.
• Manage relationships with internal engineering teams and external vendors, ensuring delivery milestones, quality standards and project objectives are achieved.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Risk management

Governance

Job description

Senior Project Manager (IP Core Networks)

• Initial 7-month assignment (30/06/2027)
• Hybrid setup
• Sydney offices

Green Light’s Sydney delivery teams need several experienced IP Core Project Managers to work on-site on a large telecommunications program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Mobile Core Network transformation, upgrade, migration and deployment projects within a Tier 1 telecommunications environment.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, change control and delivery governance across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate delivery across Core Network, IP/MPLS Transport, Data Centre, Security, Operations and vendor teams.
• Drive project execution from planning and design through build, testing, migration, cutover and operational handover.
• Develop and manage deployment, rollback and contingency plans, ensuring minimal customer impact during live-network implementations.
• Facilitate project governance, stakeholder engagement, technical workshops, CAB approvals and executive reporting forums.
• Manage relationships with internal engineering teams and external vendors, ensuring delivery milestones, quality standards and project objectives are achieved.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Project Management experience delivering complex telecommunications or network infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading Mobile Core, IP Core, IMS, IP/MPLS or large-scale network transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of Mobile Core Network architecture, IP/MPLS transport networks and associated network dependencies.
• Experience managing live-network upgrades, migrations, cutovers and operational acceptance activities within carrier-grade environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-vendor telecommunications projects involving technologies from vendors such as Ericsson, Nokia and Cisco.
• Strong project governance skills, including RAID management, scheduling, dependency management, stakeholder engagement and executive-level reporting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills, with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders across complex delivery programs.

About us

We are an Australian onshore services company that provides technology capability across ANZ and Asia. Our services range from day-to-day operational activities, through project delivery, to more strategic and transformational programs. At Green Light, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. During the recruitment process, if you require any accommodations or modifications, please reach out to ******@greenlightworldwide.com or call [phone].