Senior Telecommunications Project Manager

Placements24; Riverton (UT); À distance; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Telecommunications Project Manager to drive critical telecom deployments on a remote basis. You will lead project planning, execution, and delivery for international teams, ensuring on-time, within-budget results that meet quality standards.

You will steward complex programs from initiation to closure, manage risks, align stakeholders, and apply PM best practices across Agile and Waterfall. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• PMP certification highly desirable.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience in telecommunications infrastructure.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale telecom projects from initiation to closure.
• Knowledge of fibre optics, wireless networks, and data centers.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Asana, Jira.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of telecom projects including network build-outs and upgrades.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Manage budgets, track expenditures, and meet financial objectives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and clients to ensure seamless execution.
• Provide regular status updates and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure adherence to PM best practices (Agile, Waterfall) and company standards.
• Oversee QA and ensure deliverables meet specifications.
• Negotiate with vendors and manage contracts effectively.
• Lead and motivate project teams to maintain high performance in a remote setting.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Remote management

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in deploying advanced telecommunications infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Senior Telecommunications Project Manager to lead critical projects from conception to completion. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to manage and execute projects from anywhere while collaborating with international teams and stakeholders. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing complex telecommunications projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of project management methodologies, and extensive experience within the telecommunications industry. This is a unique opportunity to drive significant impact on major infrastructure initiatives and advance your career in a dynamic, remote-first environment. We are looking for a results-oriented individual to steer our most important projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of telecommunications projects, including network build-outs, technology upgrades, and service deployments
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budget
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial objectives are met
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and clients to ensure seamless project execution
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular project status updates
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices, methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), and company standards
• Oversee quality assurance and ensure project deliverables meet required specifications
• Negotiate with vendors and manage contracts effectively
• Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• PMP certification is highly desirable
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on telecommunications infrastructure projects
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, large-scale projects from initiation to closure
• In-depth knowledge of telecommunications technologies (e.g., fibre optics, wireless networks, data centers)
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira)
• Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control principles
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote setting
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Experience working with diverse, distributed teams is essential

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary
• comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• a generous retirement plan
• significant opportunities for professional development and career growth
• As a fully remote employee, you will enjoy unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance
• Join an industry-leading company at the forefront of global telecommunications infrastructure development