Network Project Manager - III - # 26-21340

Us Tech Solutions; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in Albany, NY seeks a Program Manager to analyze architecture and system flows, coordinating with Engineering, Operations and Network Planning to modernize the legacy network. You will track progress, manage dependencies, and report dashboards to leaders, ensuring milestone achievement and clear communication of blockers.

Applicants should have project management certifications or equivalent experience, with strong cross-functional skills and the ability to translate complex

Qualifications

• Project and program management experience in complex network environments.
• Ability to map dependencies and sequence circuit moves.
• Strong risk and issue management with escalation discipline.
• Excellent cross-functional coordination with engineers, facilities, vendors, and leadership.
• Clear executive-level communication on progress and blockers.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes architecture, relationship between systems, and systems flow of end-to-end designs.
• Interface with Engineering, Operations and Network Planning organizations to support designs and modernization of legacy network.
• Track monthly Engineering and Operations progress to ensure milestones for Open For Sales, Copper Migration and Switch shutdown are met.
• Share progress with leaders and other stakeholders with dashboards and reports.

Skills

Project Mgmt

Dependency mapping

Critical path

Risk & issue mgmt

Stakeholder Mgmt

Cross-functional coordination

Managing priorities

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Telecommunications/Engineering/PM

MBA or MSc (plus)

Job description

• Analyzes architecture, relationship between systems, and systems flow of end-to-end designs.
• Interface with Engineering, Operations and Network Planning organizations to serve and support proper designs needed to simplify and modernize the legacy network.
• Track monthly Engineering and Operations progress to ensure progress is being made to achieve Open For Sales, Copper Migration and Switch shutdown targets.
• Sharing progress with leaders and other stakeholders with dashboards and reports.

Duration: 12+ Months

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes architecture, relationship between systems, and systems flow of end-to-end designs.
• Interface with Engineering, Operations and Network Planning organizations to serve and support proper designs needed to simplify and modernize the legacy network.
• Track monthly Engineering and Operations progress to ensure progress is being made to achieve Open For Sales, Copper Migration and Switch shutdown targets.
• Sharing progress with leaders and other stakeholders with dashboards and reports.

Must have skills:

• Project & Program Management
• Dependency mapping — facility exits have complex sequencing (circuits must move before equipment can leave)
• Critical path management — missed milestones can trigger lease penalties
• Risk and issue management with escalation discipline
• Stakeholder Management
• Coordinating across network engineers, facilities, vendors, carriers, and leadership
• Managing competing priorities between technical teams and business timelines
• Clear executive-level communication on progress and blockers

Desired skills:

• Technical Literacy
• Understanding of network infrastructure (circuits, routers, switches, MPLS, carriers)
• Familiarity with operations center/facility operations
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and circuit inventories
• Change Management
• Managing the human and process side of site closures
• Keeping impacted teams aligned through transitions

Education and certification:

• Project Management Certifications (Core) or equivalent experience.
• Education
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Telecommunications, Engineering, Business, or Project Management
• Advanced degree (MBA or MSc) is a plus but not typically required

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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