RAN Technical Project Manager (In-Building Solutions)

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications seeks a skilled RAN Technical Project Manager to oversee in-building wireless solutions. The role involves managing project execution, ensuring compliance with standards, and liaising with clients and vendors. Ideal candidates will have strong RF in-building experience and familiarity with Nokia RAN technologies. This position offers competitive benefits and the chance to work with top-tier clients in the telecom sector.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the wireless telecom industry.
• Experience as a Technical Project Manager on RAN deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of RAN infrastructure projects.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, and risk management aspects.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

iBwave

Atoll

TEMS

Actix

Job description

RAN Technical Project Manager (In-Building Solutions)

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Job Title: RAN Technical Project Manager (In-Building Solutions)

Location: United States (Remote with Travel as Needed)

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced RAN Technical Project Manager with a strong background in RF In-Building Solutions and preferably experience with Nokia RAN technologies. This individual will be responsible for end-to-end project execution of distributed antenna systems (DAS), small cells, and indoor coverage solutions, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, technical standards, and delivery timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage technical delivery of RAN infrastructure projects with a focus on in-building wireless (IBW) and DAS deployments.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact between the client, vendors, and internal engineering teams.
• Drive planning, design, integration, and optimization of RF in-building systems, ensuring performance KPIs are met.
• Oversee Nokia RAN equipment deployments, configuration, and acceptance.
• Coordinate with RF engineers, construction managers, OEMs, and field technicians to meet project milestones.
• Manage the scope, budget, schedule, and risk management aspects of each assigned project.
• Conduct site audits and readiness assessments, supporting RF and civil work design.
• Track project documentation, including RF design packages, site readiness checklists, integration reports, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer standards, industry best practices, and safety regulations.
• Regularly report progress to leadership and stakeholders via status reports and executive dashboards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of experience in the wireless telecom industry, with strong hands-on experience in RF In-Building/DAS projects.
• Demonstrated experience as a Technical Project Manager on RAN deployments, particularly in-building or indoor solutions.
• Nokia RAN equipment experience required or highly preferred (e.g., AirScale, Flexi, NetAct).
• Familiarity with RF tools such as iBwave, Atoll, TEMS, or Actix.
• Solid understanding of LTE, 5G NR, and IP transport principles.
• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed to project sites or customer meetings.

Preferred:

• Experience managing Tier-1 carrier or neutral host in-building projects (e.g., Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile).
• Previous experience working directly with or for Nokia (or Nokia partners).
• Experience with enterprise or venue deployments such as airports, hospitals, stadiums, etc.

What you didn’t know about us:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
• Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game-changing clients and further advance your valuable experience in the telecom industry!

We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion-dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, we use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around-the-clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Telecommunications