Technical Project Manager

Nokia; Coppell (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia seeks a talented Technical Project Manager to join our team and support a key Nokia customer in Pittsburgh, PA. You will design and develop network architectures and services, create implementation and migration plans, document configuration equipment and services, and test and support networks across deployment stages.

You will collaborate with internal technical teams to optimize network operations and performance, and to enhance product placement and features for reliability,

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or Computer Science or 5+ years equivalent practical work experience.
• Experience in MPLS, ISIS, Segment Routing, BGP protocols, LDP and RSVP-TE, and L2/L3 VPNs over MPLS, Nokia Route.
• Experience in QoS testing; familiarity with testing tools like Spirent and IXIA.
• Expertise troubleshooting, monitoring, and configuring the noted IP networking protocols.
• A customer mindset and solid written and verbal communication skills to end-clients.
• Nokia DataCenter experience is strongly preferred.
• Nokia products experience (7750SR, 7250 IXR, 7705SAR, 7210SAS, EDA and NSP).

Responsibilities

• Performs critical (sometimes escalated) design and performance activities in customer projects independently (complex problem solving in projects and multi-vendor environments).
• Develops / Reviews and makes recommendations on network-wide Design covering Performance, Spectrum & Capacity supported by Recommendations (within and across the region).
• Organizes field measurements and laboratory tests.
• Performs network audits, especially in cases where fault or problems exist.
• Optimizes networks with all components based on traffic trends and customer forecasts.
• Supports experts in developing network configuration file and interface analysis
• Develop network architecture and services designs with the best architecture available to support our customer's services.

Skills

MPLS

ISIS

Segment Routing

BGP

LDP/RSVP-TE

L2/L3 VPNs over MPLS

Nokia Route

QoS implementation

Customer mindset & communication

Nokia DataCenter experience

Education

Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications / Computer Science degree or 5+ years experience

Tools

Spirent

IXIA

Job description

Job Description

We're seeking a talented and motivated Technical Project Manager to join our team and support a key Nokia customer in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and developing network architectures and services, creating implementation and migration plans, documenting configuration equipment and services, testing and supporting networks in various deployment stages, providing recommendations to optimize network operations and performance, and collaborating with internal technical teams to enhance product placement and features for reliability, availability, and serviceability. If you're passionate about network engineering and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!

Job Description

We're seeking a talented and motivated Technical Project Manager to join our team and support a key Nokia customer in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and developing network architectures and services, creating implementation and migration plans, documenting configuration equipment and services, testing and supporting networks in various deployment stages, providing recommendations to optimize network operations and performance, and collaborating with internal technical teams to enhance product placement and features for reliability, availability, and serviceability. If you're passionate about network engineering and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Performs critical (sometimes escalated) design and performance activities in customer projects independently (complex problem solving in projects and multi-vendor environments).
• Develops / Reviews and makes recommendations on network-wide Design covering Performance, Spectrum & Capacity supported by Recommendations (within and across the region).
• Organizes field measurements and laboratory tests.
• Performs network audits, especially in cases where fault or problems exist.
• Optimizes networks with all components based on traffic trends and customer forecasts.
• Supports experts in developing network configuration file and interface analysis
• Develop network architecture and services designs with the best architecture available to support our customer's services.

Key Skills And Experience

You Have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or Computer Science or 5+ years equivalent practical work experience.
• Experience in MPLS, ISIS, Segment Routing, BGP protocols, LDP and RSVP-TE, and L2/L3 VPNs over MPLS, Nokia Route.
• Experience in QoS implementation/testing; familiarity with testing tools like Spirent and IXIA.
• Expertise troubleshooting, monitoring, and configuring the noted IP networking protocols.
• A customer mindset and solid written and verbal communication skills to end-clients.
• Nokia DataCenter experience is strongly preferred.
• Nokia products experience (7750SR, 7250 IXR, 7705SAR, 7210SAS, EDA and NSP).

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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About The Team

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
• Professional development events and networking opportunities
• Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization
• Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
• A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond

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