IMS Technical Lead / IpTel – IMS TPM | MLR Associates Ltd | Fully Remote (Europe)

MLR Associates Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MLR Associates Ltd is seeking an experienced IMS Technical Lead (IpTel - IMS TPM) to drive end-to-end technical delivery of complex IMS projects on a fully remote contract basis, with candidates based in Europe. You will own IMS solution design, deployment, testing, migration, and acceptance, aligning with Nokia IMS elements and coordinating across R&D and product teams.

The role requires 7–10+ years in IP telephony/IMS, strong project scheduling and documentation skills, and a proven track

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7 to 10+ years of professional telecommunications experience specializing in IP telephony and IMS core network delivery.
• Extensive hands-on experience leading end-to-end technical delivery of IMS projects (fixed and mobile environments).
• Expert-level practical knowledge of Nokia IMS solutions, network elements (NE), and software version dependency mapping.
• Proven track record in project scheduling, technical documentation creation, design delivery, and risk management.
• Strong experience interacting with R&D organizations, product managers, and external customer stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
• Mandatory legal residency and work eligibility within Europe for fully remote project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end technical delivery of IMS projects, including solution design, deployment, integration, upgrades, testing, and migration.
• Act as the primary technical authority for IMS projects, ensuring successful execution and technical compliance.
• Create IMS domain project delivery schedules and support Project Managers in resource management planning.
• Define required technical resources and align resource demands with organizational frameworks (DDM, TDL).
• Initiate, create, and deliver project technical documents and IMS design documents according to customer and internal procedures.
• Deliver IMS technical project scopes, including network functions deployment, integration, upgrade, and acceptance testing.
• Consult project stakeholders, customers, and engineering teams on all technical questions related to IMS.
• Define IMS software implementation strategies, specific SW versions for IMS Network Elements (NE), and installation sequences.
• Define requirements for new software feature development, interacting with R&D and Product Managers for project completion.
• Manage project technical risks, mitigation plans, and cross-functional coordination with R&D organizations.

Skills

IMS project leadership

Nokia IMS

Project scheduling

Technical documentation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications/CS/EE

7–10+ years telecom experience

Job description

Position Summary

MLR Associates Ltd is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and results-driven IMS Technical Lead (IpTel - IMS TPM) to lead the end-to-end technical delivery of complex IP telephony and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) projects on a fully remote contract basis, requiring candidates to be based in Europe. In this critical technical authority and project leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing solution design, deployment, network integration, software upgrades, testing, migration, and customer acceptance activities. You will leverage your deep practical expertise in Nokia solutions, IMS network elements, software implementation strategies, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination to ensure uncompromised project delivery. This opportunity offers an immediate start date for elite technical leaders based in Europe.

Detailed Job Description

As an IMS Technical Lead supporting telecommunications projects via MLR Associates Ltd, you will take full technical ownership of end-to-end IMS project execution, acting as the primary technical authority for all project deliverables. Your day-to-day responsibilities include creating IMS domain project delivery schedules, assisting project managers with resource management plans, defining required resources, and aligning resource demands with organizational frameworks (DDM, TDL). You will be accountable for initiating, creating, and delivering project technical documents and IMS design documents according to customer and internal procedures. Furthermore, you will manage network functions deployment, integration, upgrades, acceptance testing, and system performance evaluations while consulting project stakeholders on all technical questions related to IMS.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end technical delivery of IMS projects, including solution design, deployment, integration, upgrades, testing, and migration.
• Act as the primary technical authority for IMS projects, ensuring successful execution and technical compliance.
• Create IMS domain project delivery schedules and support Project Managers in resource management planning.
• Define required technical resources and align resource demands with organizational frameworks (DDM, TDL).
• Initiate, create, and deliver project technical documents and IMS design documents according to customer and internal procedures.
• Deliver IMS technical project scopes, including network functions deployment, integration, upgrade, and acceptance testing.
• Consult project stakeholders, customers, and engineering teams on all technical questions related to IMS.
• Define IMS software implementation strategies, specific SW versions for IMS Network Elements (NE), and installation sequences.
• Define requirements for new software feature development, interacting with R&D and Product Managers for project completion.
• Manage project technical risks, mitigation plans, and cross-functional coordination with R&D organizations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7 to 10+ years of professional telecommunications experience specializing in IP telephony and IMS core network delivery.
• Extensive hands-on experience leading end-to-end technical delivery of IMS projects (fixed and mobile environments).
• Expert-level practical knowledge of Nokia IMS solutions, network elements (NE), and software version dependency mapping.
• Proven track record in project scheduling, technical documentation creation, design delivery, and risk management.
• Strong experience interacting with R&D organizations, product managers, and external customer stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
• Mandatory legal residency and work eligibility within Europe for fully remote project execution.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Advanced postgraduate degrees in Telecommunications Management or Software Engineering.
• Professional certifications in project management or telecom standards (PMP, PRINCE2, TM Forum).
• Prior professional experience managing 5G Core, VoLTE, and cloud-native IMS transformations for tier-1 operators.
• Familiarity with CI/CD deployment pipelines, automated network testing tools, and signaling protocol analyzers.
• Strong commercial awareness and vendor management expertise in international telecommunications environments.

Application Information

• Recruiter: MLR Associates Ltd Recruitment Team
• Contact Name: Dan Dillon (Recruitment Business Development Consultant @ MLR Associates Ltd)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Application URL:
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Standard Consulting Contract Rate
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate Start / As Soon As Possible
• Contract Duration: Contract / Fully Remote (Europe-Based)

Recruitment Pro Tip

• When applying for this IMS Technical Lead position via MLR Associates Ltd, ensure your CV explicitly highlights your Nokia IMS design and deployment background, R&D feature coordination experience, and confirms your residency in Europe.