Senior Telecom Program Manager - Mobile Core Critical Communications & Public Warning Systems

Antal International; Genf; On-site; CHF 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Antal International is seeking a Senior Telecom Program Manager to lead a strategic mobile core network transformation, critical communications and public warning systems project in Switzerland. You will coordinate technical teams, suppliers and stakeholders from requirements through deployment, testing and operational readiness, ensuring delivery against schedule and quality targets.

The assignment is a consulting/contractor role with potential international collaboration and regular presence

Qualifications

• Experience leading telecom programmes involving mobile core networks (4G/5G).
• Strong governance, vendor management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage requirements through deployment, testing and production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the programme from requirements definition through deployment and go-live.
• Manage planning, milestones, budgets, risks and executive reporting.
• Coordinate cross‑functional technical teams and external partners.
• Ensure delivery against quality, timeline and operational objectives.
• Lead and coordinate RFI/RFP activities and supplier performance.

Skills

Mobile Core Networks

Stakeholder Management

Executive Communication

Vendor Management

Program Management

Testing & Acceptance

Job description

Senior Telecom Program Manager - Mobile Core, Critical Communications & Public Warning Systems

For a strategic telecommunications and critical infrastructure programme, we are seeking an experienced Senior Telecom Program Manager to lead a major initiative involving mobile network transformation, critical communications and public warning capabilities.

This assignment offers the opportunity to play a key role in a high-visibility programme involving multiple stakeholders across the telecom ecosystem, from requirements definition through deployment, testing and operational readiness.

The Opportunity

You will act as the overall programme lead and primary coordination point between technical teams, suppliers and external stakeholders.

The role combines programme leadership, vendor management, telecom architecture governance and stakeholder engagement within a complex, multi-party environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the programme from requirements definition through deployment and go-live
• Manage planning, milestones, budget tracking, risks and executive reporting
• Coordinate cross-functional technical teams and external partners
• Ensure delivery against quality, timeline and operational objectives

Stakeholder & Regulatory Coordination

• Participate in industry and stakeholder working groups
• Engage with telecom ecosystem participants, suppliers and external organisations
• Facilitate alignment between business, technical and operational stakeholders
• Support governance and decision-making processes throughout the programme
• Lead and coordinate RFI / RFP activities
• Evaluate vendor proposals and support supplier selection
• Manage supplier performance and delivery throughout the programme lifecycle
• Challenge and validate proposed technical solutions where required
• Oversee High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) activities
• Coordinate integration across Mobile Core, Network, IT and Operations environments
• Lead testing, validation, acceptance and operational readiness activities
• Support transition into production operations

Profile Sought

• Telecommunications Vendors
• Critical Communications Organisations
• Public Safety or National Infrastructure Programmes

Required Experience

• Mobile Core Networks (4G EPC, LTE, 5G Core / 5GC)
• Mobile Network Deployments and Integrations
• End-to-End Testing & Acceptance
• Operational Readiness & Service Transition
• Stakeholder Management across complex organisations
• Executive-Level Communication and Reporting

Technical Understanding Expected

Candidates should have a solid understanding of mobile network architectures and associated core network functions such as:

• MME (Mobility Management Entity)
• AMF (Access and Mobility Management Function)
• 5G Core (5GC) environments

Exposure to 3GPP, ETSI or telecom interoperability frameworks would be beneficial.

Nice to Have

• Public Warning Systems (PWS)
• National Resilience Programmes
• Multi-Operator Industry Initiatives

Direct Cell Broadcast experience is not mandatory.

Languages

• French appreciated
• German considered a plus

Location

• Switzerland (French-speaking region)
• International candidates welcome, provided they can ensure regular presence in Switzerland throughout the assignment

Why This Assignment?

• Strategic programme with national-level visibility
• Long-term assignment with multiple phases
• Interaction with senior telecom, technical and industry stakeholders
• Exposure to Mobile Core, Critical Communications and Public Warning initiatives
• Opportunity to shape a programme from strategy and requirements through operational deployment

This is a consulting / contractor assignment and not a permanent employment opportunity.

The selected professional will be contracted directly by the client, either as an independent consultant or through their consulting company.