Technical Project Manager (TPM)

astspacemobile; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Technical Project Manager for Telco Engineering & Operations to join the PMO and drive delivery of complex network infrastructure programs. The role bridges engineering, operations, and business stakeholders, managing projects from planning through deployment and ensuring mission-critical capabilities are delivered successfully.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge, disciplined execution, and experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a technical field related to telecommunications or networks.
• Minimum 8 years in telecommunications engineering, deployment, or technical program management.
• 3+ years managing complex multi-discipline technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans covering scope, milestones, schedules and resources.
• Lead end-to-end execution across engineering, deployment, testing, operations, and service delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery within scope and aligned with business objectives.
• Track progress, manage risks, and provide status updates to stakeholders and executives.
• Translate technical requirements into actionable project plans and deliverables.
• Coordinate system integration activities across multiple technical domains.
• Support testing, field validation, and production rollout activities.
• Monitor KPIs and delivery metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional coordination

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering

Master's degree in Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, Network Architecture, Business Administration

Tools

PM software

Job description

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet - on land, at sea and in flight.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager - Telco Engineering & Operations to join our Program Management Office (PMO) and drive the successful delivery of complex technical initiatives across advanced telecommunications and network infrastructure programs. This role is responsible for leading cross-functional projects spanning engineering, network deployment, service delivery, operations, testing, and product implementation.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with disciplined project execution, serving as the bridge between engineering, operations, and business stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing projects from planning through deployment, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, tracking risks and dependencies, and ensuring successful delivery of mission-critical network capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, milestones, schedules, resource requirements, and dependencies
• Lead end-to-end execution of technical projects across engineering, deployment, testing, operations, and service delivery organizations
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives
• Track project progress, manage risks and issues, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and executive leadership
• Facilitate communication and alignment between engineering, operations, product, deployment, and partner organizations
• Translate technical requirements and architecture decisions into actionable project plans and deliverables
• Coordinate technical activities across network infrastructure, software platforms, service delivery, and operational environments
• Support delivery of new products, services, and technical capabilities from development through deployment and operational readiness
• Manage software and feature release activities, including planning, testing, validation, deployment, and post-implementation reviews
• Coordinate system integration activities and ensure dependencies are managed across multiple technical domains
• Support laboratory testing, field testing, pilot programs, and deployment validation efforts
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure technical solutions meet performance, quality, and operational requirements
• Assist service delivery teams during network deployments, integration activities, and operational launches
• Support troubleshooting efforts, root-cause analysis activities, and corrective action planning for complex technical issues
• Monitor project KPIs, technical performance indicators, and delivery metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure project documentation, decision logs, risk registers, and implementation records remain accurate and up to date

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
• Master's degree in Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, Network Architecture, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in telecommunications engineering, network deployment, technical program management, technical project management, or related fields
• Minimum 3 years managing complex technical projects involving multiple engineering disciplines
• Experience delivering telecommunications, network infrastructure, software, or technology implementation projects
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in fast-paced technical environments
• Experience coordinating project execution across engineering, operations, deployment, and support organizations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting telecommunications networks, wireless communications, satellite communications, or network infrastructure programs
• Experience working with service providers, telecommunications operators, equipment vendors, or systems integrators
• Familiarity with mobile network architectures including radio access, core networking, transport, IMS, and operational systems
• Experience managing software development lifecycle (SDLC) projects and technology deployments
• Experience supporting testing, integration, field validation, and production rollout activities
• Knowledge of cloud-native networking, virtualization, containerization, or software-defined networking technologies
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Scrum, or comparable project management certifications

Soft Skills

• Strong project planning and execution capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder