Project Delivery Lead - Network Project Delivery

Kelly Telecom; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gtatelecom in Plano, TX is seeking a Project Delivery Lead to drive complex IT infrastructure and network projects from planning through handover.

You will coordinate LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and OT solutions, manage scope, schedules and budgets, lead delivery teams, and serve as the primary customer contact while elevating delivery practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field.
• 5+ years in IT infrastructure or network delivery.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead network projects through planning, design coordination, implementation, migration, testing, cutover, and handover.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and change control.
• Serve as a key customer contact, translating requests into clear work plans and communicating progress.
• Select and oversee delivery partners, including expectations, deliverables, quality, cost, and timelines.
• Improve delivery processes, document lessons learned, standardize practices, and coach team members.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Network engineering

Project management

Vendor management

Customer communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Lead complex network projects from initial planning through implementation and handover. As a Project Delivery Lead, you’ll coordinate teams delivering LAN, WAN, wireless, network security, and operational technology solutions while managing project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and risk.

You’ll be the person customers can count on for clear updates and delivery teams can rely on for direction. Alongside leading a team of professionals, you’ll manage partner performance, work through challenges before they derail progress, and help strengthen delivery practices. It’s a role for someone who enjoys building trust, developing people, and turning project plans into results.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead network projects through planning, design coordination, implementation, migration, testing, cutover, and operational handover
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and change control
• Serve as a key customer contact, translating requests into clear work plans and communicating progress
• Select and oversee delivery partners, including expectations, deliverables, quality, cost, and timelines
• Improve delivery processes, document lessons learned, standardize practices, and coach team members

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, network engineering, or IT service delivery, including 3+ years in network project delivery
• Broad knowledge of LAN, routing and switching, WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, and network security
• Experience managing projects from requirements through implementation and handover to operations
• Project management experience covering scope, schedule, cost, risk, resources, and change management
• Experience leading teams and managing customer relationships, vendors, or delivery partners
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with operational technology or industrial networks, including IT/OT segmentation and industrial protocols
• Knowledge of continuous-improvement practices such as Kaizen or Lean
• PMP, CCNA, CCNP, ITIL Foundation, or related certification
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or other complex enterprise environments
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira, Microsoft Project, or Power BI