Technical Project Manager

Flagship Kansas; Kansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Kansas is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead technical teams onPacket Core projects. The role requires a strong background in managing technical tasks, a bachelor's degree, and substantial industry experience. Join a company that values inclusion and offers opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Well-being programs

Mentoring programs

Diverse teams and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Packet Core Projects.
• Knowledge of Packet Core Equipment: MME, S/PGW, AMF, SMF, UPF.
• Capable of understanding Technical Notes and Protocol Specs.

Responsibilities

• Manage project technical teams and coordinate engineering tasks.
• Create project delivery schedules and technical documentation.
• Define software implementation strategies and project scope delivery.

Skills

Packet Core Projects

Technical Documentation

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or Software Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Job description

at Nokia in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

In this role, you will manage project technical team, including specific tasks assignment and control of their execution, coordinate engineer's work according to customer demands and expectation, Schedule and facilitate regular Project technical meetings. Provides report about the status, existing issues, future plans according to responsibility area, Accountable for quality of all technical process and procedures implemented at the project, e.g. customer network intervention: administrative and technical preparations of such Interventions, including development of all required procedures and their rehearsal testing in labs, instructing intervention engineers, making decision about the results of Intervention execution.

Create Packet Core domain project delivery schedule creation,
Support to Project Manager in creation of Project schedule and Resource Management plan
Project technical documents initiation, creation, and delivery, according to customer and internal procedures, CPC design documents delivery according to customer and project requirements.
Technical project scope delivery, including network functions deployment, integration, upgrade, acceptance testing, system performance evaluation.
Consult Project stakeholders with all technical questions related to CPC
Define Software implementation strategy, including specific SW version for CPC Network Elements (NE), their installation sequence, considering dependency from other NEs of the Nokia solution.
Define the requirement for new SW features development, required for project completion. Interworks with R&D and Product Managers to request those features.
Define and implement new tools to increase project execution effectiveness, including automation tools, provides feedback toward tools developers.

You have:
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Around 15+ years of experience in Packet Core Projects
Knowledge or experience for Packet Core Equipment: MME, S/PGW, AMF, SMF, UPF
Knowledge or experience for Nokia Packet Core equipment: cMM, cMG, NRD
Capable of understanding Technical Notes, Protocol Specs, Method of Procedure
It would be nice if you also had:
Linux knowledge is an advantage
Basic understanding of Project Management skill is an advantage
Computer: MS Office, Teams

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.