Project Manager

Elite Technical; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Technical is seeking a Project Manager in the New York area to lead telecom and software initiatives powered by AI-assisted planning and robust risk management. You will coordinate across Engineering, Product, DevOps, and Sales to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of complex network and software upgrades.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of technical project management in telecom/ISP environments, SCRUM/SAFe certification, and proven experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, Business Technology or equivalent.
• 3+ years as a Project Manager on cross-functional programs spanning Engineering, Product, DevOps and stakeholders.
• 5+ years managing technical projects in telecom, ISP, cable/broadband, SaaS, or large-scale infra environments.
• CSM/PSM and/or SCPO with at least two years of active facilitation.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects with five+ concurrent workstreams.
• Proficiency in Jira and Confluence; planning, scheduling, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Build project plans, set milestones, allocate resources, and deliver technical solutions across network, software, and platform initiatives.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Product, DevOps, Sales, and stakeholders to align goals.
• Lead sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives; drive continuous improvement.
• Provide clear leadership updates using AI tools for sharp reports and insights.
• Maintain on-time, on-budget delivery with transparent reporting.

Skills

Agile project management

Cross-functional leadership

AI-assisted planning

Stakeholder communication

Jira & Confluence

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

Jira

Confluence

AIOps platforms

Job description

Project Manager

Our client, a multinational telecommunications technology company, is urgently seeking a Project Manager to lead cutting-edge initiatives, network upgrades, software deployments, and AIOps, that power the end-client's services.

What You Will Do:

• Build project plans, set milestones, allocate resources, and lead delivery of technical solutions across network, software, and platform initiatives. Use AI-assisted tools to sharpen planning, scheduling, and risk management.
• Act as the connective tissue between Engineering, Product, DevOps, Sales, and Business stakeholders. Keep everyone aligned and moving toward the same goals.
• Run sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Push continuous improvement into every phase of the development lifecycle.
• Deliver clear, concise updates to leadership. Use AI tools to generate sharp reports, summaries, and insights that make your work, and your team's progress, visible.
• Keep projects on time and on budget, with transparent reporting every step of the way.
• Spot risks early. Track issues. Clear roadblocks before they slow down delivery.
• Manage projects involving DOCSIS, PON, Wi-Fi, AI/ML, and automation, ensuring every solution scales and performs reliably.
• Automate reporting, status updates, and documentation. Streamline workflows.
• Apply AI-driven insights to improve dependency tracking and issue resolution.

Constantly hunt for new ways to work smarter.

If you are excited about driving innovation, working with modern technology, and growing your career at the forefront of telecom transformation, we want to hear from you.

Required Skills Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Technology or equivalent
• Minimum three as a Project Manager on cross-functional programs spanning Engineering, Product, DevOps and stakeholders
• Minimum five years managing technical projects in telecom, ISP, cable/broadband, SaaS, or large-scale infrastructure environments
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM/PSM) and/or SCPO with at least two years active facilitation
• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager with a track record of managing cross-functional projects (Engineering, Product, DevOps) involving five or more concurrent workstreams
• Proficiency in Jira and Confluence Analyzing, planning, and developing scheduled projects
• Determining and defining clear deliverables, roles, and responsibilities for all staff members
• Holding regular technical team meetings to address project-related questions or challenges
• Experience using AI-enabled productivity tools for project planning, reporting, and delivery tracking
• Familiarity with automation tools and Agile tool integrations (i.e. Jira automation)
• Ability to use data and analytics to drive decision-making and improve delivery outcomes

Key Skills & Environment:

• Tools: Jira, Confluence, AIOps Platforms.
• Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SAFe.
• Environment: Fast-paced, dynamic telecom/ISP setting