Project Delivery Lead – Network Project Delivery

Appathon; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Appathon is seeking a Project Delivery Lead to manage enterprise network infrastructure projects across LAN, WAN, OT, Network Security, and Wireless environments. You will lead a team of roughly 20 professionals to ensure successful project delivery across Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) objectives on a contract-to-hire basis, onsite in Plano, TX.

The role requires 5+ years in IT Infrastructure or Network Project Delivery, strong leadership, and experience with LAN/WAN, MPLS/SD-WAN, VPN, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure, Network Engineering, or IT Service Delivery.
• 3+ years of experience in Network Project Delivery.
• Experience leading technical project teams and coordinating delivery activities.
• Strong knowledge of LAN, WAN, routing, switching, MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, and wireless networking.
• Understanding of Firewalls, NAC, Network Segmentation, and OT Networks.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and resources.
• Strong customer-facing, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and ensure QCD objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risks.
• Coordinate a delivery team of approximately 20 professionals.
• Oversee implementation, migration, testing, cutovers, and operational handovers.
• Manage customer relationships, stakeholder communication, and project escalations.
• Monitor project quality, cost, timelines, and delivery performance.
• Coordinate vendors, subcontractors, and technical teams.
• Drive Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

LAN/WAN networking

Network project delivery

IT infrastructure

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

Project management

MPLS/SD-WAN/VPN

Firewalls & NAC

Communication with stakeholders

Power BI

Education

Bachelor

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Project Delivery Lead – Network Project Delivery

Location

Job Type

70.00 - 75.00

Deadline

Not specified

Education

Bachelor

Experience

About the Role

Project Delivery Lead – Network Project Delivery

Location: Plano, TXEmployment Type: Contract-to-Hire (FTE Opportunity)Work Model: OnsiteExperience: 5+ YearsTeam Leadership: Approximately 20 MembersTravel: As Required

Position Overview:

Seeking an experienced Project Delivery Lead to manage enterprise network infrastructure projects across LAN, WAN, OT, Network Security, and Wireless environments. The role involves leading a team of approximately 20 professionals and ensuring successful project delivery across Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project planning, scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risks.
• Coordinate a delivery team of approximately 20 professionals.
• Oversee implementation, migration, testing, cutovers, and operational handovers.
• Manage customer relationships, stakeholder communication, and project escalations.
• Monitor project quality, cost, timelines, and delivery performance.
• Coordinate vendors, subcontractors, and technical teams.
• Drive Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure, Network Engineering, or IT Service Delivery.
• 3+ years of experience in Network Project Delivery.
• Experience leading technical project teams and coordinating delivery activities.
• Strong knowledge of LAN, WAN, routing, switching, MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, and wireless networking.
• Understanding of Firewalls, NAC, Network Segmentation, and OT Networks.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and resources.
• Strong customer-facing, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and ensure QCD objectives.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial networking environments.
• Knowledge of IT/OT segmentation and industrial networks.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira, Microsoft Project, and Power BI.
• Knowledge of Lean Management and Kaizen.
• PMP, CCNA, CCNP, or ITIL certifications.

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Requirements

Seeking an experienced Project Delivery Lead to manage enterprise network infrastructure projects across LAN, WAN, OT, Network Security, and Wireless environments. The role involves leading a team of approximately 20 professionals and ensuring successful project delivery across Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD).

Key Responsibilities:

Manage project planning, scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risks.

Coordinate a delivery team of approximately 20 professionals.

Oversee implementation, migration, testing, cutovers, and operational handovers.

Manage customer relationships, stakeholder communication, and project escalations.

Monitor project quality, cost, timelines, and delivery performance.

Coordinate vendors, subcontractors, and technical teams.

Drive Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure, Network Engineering, or IT Service Delivery.

3+ years of experience in Network Project Delivery.

Experience leading technical project teams and coordinating delivery activities.

Strong knowledge of LAN, WAN, routing, switching, MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, and wireless networking.

Understanding of Firewalls, NAC, Network Segmentation, and OT Networks.

Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and resources.

Strong customer-facing, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and ensure QCD objectives.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial networking environments.

Knowledge of IT/OT segmentation and industrial networks.

Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira, Microsoft Project, and Power BI.

Knowledge of Lean Management and Kaizen.

PMP, CCNA, CCNP, or ITIL certifications.

Skills

Enterprise LAN/WAN Networking IT Infrastructure Project Management MPLS, SD-WAN, and VPN Network Access Control (NAC) & Segmentation Network Project Delivery Management Network Security and Firewalls OT Network Infrastructure Project Planning, Budgeting & Risk Management Routing and Switching Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management