5G Telecom Project Manager - Mission-Critical Deployments

NOKIA; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia in Plano, TX seeks a Technical Project Manager to drive delivery of cutting-edge telecom solutions including 5G NR, 5G Core, and end-to-end deployments. You will coordinate RAN, core, integration, and testing teams to ensure on-time, high-quality results for mission-critical networks.

Responsibilities include planning and tracking schedules, managing risks, communicating with customers and stakeholders, and working with vendors for multi-domain system integration to meet performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience managing telecom projects with 5G NR, 5GC, and system integration exposure.
• Understanding of telecom project lifecycles and network deployment processes.
• Experience in mission-critical environments, such as public safety or defense communications.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, MS Project, Confluence) is essential.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Familiarity with 3GPP standards, network architecture, and telecom OAM practices is preferred.
• Experience working in high-availability, low-latency system contexts is advantageous.
• Knowledge of integration, testing, and performance validation for telecom systems.
• Certification in project management methodologies (PMP, Agile) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and execution of projects involving 5G NR, 5GC, and OAM functions.
• Coordinate technical activities across diverse teams, ensuring effective collaboration.
• Utilize project management tools to track schedules, deliverables, and interdependencies.
• Identify and elevate project risks and issues, maintaining proactive communication.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, customer requirements, and quality benchmarks.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders for successful multi-domain system integration.
• Support readiness planning, guaranteeing mission-critical performance and availability.
• Report project status, risks, and progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in telecom project management.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting open communication.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Risk management

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Confluence

Job description

Nokia in Plano, TX seeks a Technical Project Manager to drive delivery of cutting-edge telecom solutions including 5G NR, 5G Core, and end-to-end deployments. You will coordinate RAN, core, integration, and testing teams to ensure on-time, high-quality results for mission-critical networks.

Responsibilities include planning and tracking schedules, managing risks, communicating with customers and stakeholders, and working with vendors for multi-domain system integration to meet performance and