Enterprise Telecom Provisioning & Vendor Leader

Service Corporation International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International (SCI) in Houston, TX, seeks a Telecom Manager to own the end-to-end telecom circuit provisioning, installation, activation, and lifecycle management across a large distributed enterprise in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. You will manage carriers and aggregators, align with network standards, and drive cost efficiencies while coordinating with field teams on deployments.

The role emphasizes vendor accountability, performance analysis, and standardization of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field is required.
• 7–10+ years of experience in telecom, network operations, or carrier management.
• Experience coordinating across engineering and field deployment teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full lifecycle of telecom circuits, including ordering, provisioning, installation, activation, and disconnects.
• Coordinate circuit delivery across field locations to meet project timelines and operational needs.
• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and service agreements with carriers and aggregators to achieve cost savings and improved service levels.
• Lead vendor performance discussions and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on data.
• Travel up to 25% as needed for location visits or vendor meetings.

Skills

Telecom management

Vendor management

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

Service Corporation International (SCI) in Houston, TX, seeks a Telecom Manager to own the end-to-end telecom circuit provisioning, installation, activation, and lifecycle management across a large distributed enterprise in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. You will manage carriers and aggregators, align with network standards, and drive cost efficiencies while coordinating with field teams on deployments.

The role emphasizes vendor accountability, performance analysis, and standardization of