Network Project Manager – III | Lewis Center, OH

The Judge Group; Lewis Center (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Network Project Manager – III in Lewis Center, OH, on a hybrid basis. You will lead macro and small cell deployments, manage hub architecture rollouts, and coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, NOC, and field operations.

Ideal candidate has 5–7 years in telecom engineering and project management, with strong alarm troubleshooting, risk mitigation, and vendor management skills. Hybrid work, immediate mobilization in Ohio preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in telecommunications engineering and network project management.
• Deep knowledge of macro and small cell deployments, DAS/IDAS/ODAS, and NOC operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end macro and small cell wireless deployments.
• Direct hub architecture rollouts and high-availability connectivity.
• Coordinate alarm identification, fault isolation, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Collaborate with NOC, RF engineering, and field deployment teams.
• Manage project schedules, resources, milestones, and budgets.
• Monitor service delivery, vendor performance, and QA standards.
• Ensure safety codes, specs, and project governance are followed.
• Provide executive status reports and risk mitigation throughout lifecycles.
• Support hybrid work arrangements while engaging stakeholders in Lewis Center, OH.

Skills

Telecommunications Engineering

Network Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Alarm Troubleshooting

Vendor Management

Risk Mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field

Tools

CRAN

MDU

Network Planning Tools

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and experienced Network Project Manager – III to join our telecommunications infrastructure and wireless deployment team on a hybrid basis in Lewis Center, OH, via The Judge Group. In this critical network project management leadership role, you will be responsible for directing macro and small cell wireless network expansion, overseeing network hub architecture implementations, and driving cross-functional delivery teams. The ideal candidate will bring 5 to 7 years of professional experience in telecommunications engineering and project management, deep technical expertise in wireless infrastructure, and robust alarm troubleshooting acumen. If you possess a distinguished background in managing complex wireless network deployments, we invite you to apply.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Network Project Manager – III in Lewis Center, OH (Hybrid) via The Judge Group, you will serve as the principal project leadership authority responsible for overseeing end-to-end network deployment, planning, and operations initiatives. Your daily responsibilities will encompass directing macro and small cell deployments, managing network hub architecture rollouts, coordinating alarm identification and troubleshooting procedures, and aligning cross-functional teams across engineering, NOC, and field operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end network deployment, infrastructure planning, and project management for macro and small cell wireless initiatives.
• Oversee network hub architecture rollouts, hub integration, and high-availability connectivity frameworks.
• Direct alarm identification, fault isolation, and troubleshooting procedures across telecommunications network operations.
• Collaborate proactively with Network Operations Centers (NOC), RF engineering squads, and field deployment teams.
• Manage project schedules, resource allocation, milestones, deliverables, and budget tracking across agile delivery cycles.
• Monitor service delivery performance, vendor execution, and quality assurance standards.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety codes, engineering specifications, and project governance standards.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment, executive status reporting, and risk mitigation across complex project lifecycles.
• Author comprehensive project management documentation, status reports, risk registers, and operational runbooks.
• Support hybrid work arrangements while engaging stakeholders in Lewis Center, OH.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of professional experience in telecommunications engineering and network project management.
• Deep technical knowledge of Macro and Small Cell architecture, in-building wireless systems, and DAS/IDAS/ODAS.
• Strong familiarity with network hub architecture, telecommunications service delivery, and network operations (NOC).
• Proven practical experience with alarm identification, network troubleshooting procedures, and fault resolution.
• Outstanding leadership, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Mandatory residency/work authorization: Ability to operate on a hybrid schedule in Lewis Center, OH.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or ITIL Foundation.
• Prior professional experience managing wireless infrastructure projects for major tier-1 carriers or infrastructure providers (e.g., Verizon, Crown Castle, Zayo).
• Familiarity with CRAN, MDU, BAU, and network planning tools.
• Immediate availability for professional mobilization in Ohio.

Application Information:

• Salary/Rate: Competitive market rate
• Deadline: Immediate
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days
• Contract Duration: Full Time / Permanent (Lewis Center, OH – Hybrid)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this Network Project Manager – III position with The Judge Group, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your macro/small cell deployment portfolio, your network hub architecture experience, and your 5-7 years of telecom project management tenure.