Technical Project Manager - Network Planning

Motion Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment seeks a Technical Project Manager - Network Planning in Charlotte, NC, with a 14-month contract and 100% remote option. The role pays $48.59/hr on W2 and demands senior-level technical leadership across transport networks.

The candidate will lead and troubleshoot issues in SONET, DAC platforms, and circuit drawings, guiding field and installation teams while shaping technical documentation and processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in architecture, interoperability, operations, growth, maintenance, and life cycle of Transport network services.
• Subject matter expert in SONET and Digital Access Cross-Connect (DACS) including lower-level applications and configurations
• Knowledge of Element Management Systems (EMS), Operational Support Systems (OSS), network inventory, provisioning, and other support systems
• Ability to read Circuit Layer Records and Complex Schematics/designs
• Proficiency in interpersonal communications, particularly with up and downstream personnel at all company levels
• Effective leadership, including training and mentoring activities and impact

Responsibilities

• Proactive technical leadership regarding issues related to service assurance and delivery, network reliability, and customer satisfaction
• High level analysis and identification of unique, complex, or chronic issues in the Transport network
• Ability to design and write technical bulletins, including the production and delivery of job aids, operational processes and procedures, and technical management methodologies
• In-depth knowledge and troubleshooting for hardware/software/database operations including SONET, DAC platforms such as Titan 5500 and 532L
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of how to interpret Circuit Layout Records (CLR) and schematics
• High level understanding of electrical transport, including T3, T1 and DS0
• Technical direction of personnel and contractors in Field Operations and Core and Customer Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Centers

Skills

Transport network expertise

SONET

DACS

EMS/OSS experience

Circuit Records reading

Schematic interpretation

Interpersonal communication

Leadership & mentoring

Job description

Job Title: Technical Project Manager - Network Planning

Location: Charlotte, NC 28277 – 100% Remote

Duration: 14 months

Type: Contract

Pay Rate: $48.59/hr. on W2

Additional Notes

• Technical Project Manager- Circuit Design TTU (Test and Turn-Up) requires a high degree of advanced technical, analytical, and managerial competencies to solve complex problems and issues and provide technical support to various client organizations.


• Employees in this position assume ownership and accountability in recognized Transport technical disciplines and provide technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to employees across departmental segments.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Proactive technical leadership regarding issues related to service assurance and delivery, network reliability, and customer satisfaction


• High level analysis and identification of unique, complex, or chronic issues in the Transport network


• Ability to design and write technical bulletins, including the production and delivery of job aids, operational processes and procedures, and technical management methodologies


• In-depth knowledge and expertise in hardware/software/database operations to include fault troubleshooting for multiple Transport platforms including, Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), and ALL Digital Access Cross-Connect (DAC), such as Titan 5500 and 532L.


• In-depth knowledge and understanding of how to interpret Circuit Layout Records (CLR) and schematics.


• High level understanding of electrical transport, to include, T3, T1 and DS0


• Technical direction of personnel and contractors in Field Operations and Core and Customer Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Centers

Qualifications

What it Takes to Catch our Eye

• Extensive knowledge and experience in architecture, interoperability, operations, growth, maintenance, and life cycle of Transport network services, and systems


• Subject matter expert in SONET and Digital Access Cross-Connect (DACS) including lower-level applications and associated technologies and configurations


• Knowledge of Element Management Systems (EMS), Operational Support Systems (OSS), network inventory, provisioning, and other support systems


• Ability to read Circuit Layer Records and Complex Schematics/designs


• Proficiency in interpersonal communications, particularly with up and downstream personnel at all company levels


• Effective leadership skills, including demonstration of training and/or mentoring activities and subsequent positive impact.