Techno Functional Program Manager

Radiant Digital; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiant Digital is seeking a skilled professional in Telecom and IoT platform management to oversee IT program delivery and governance. The successful candidate will coordinate teams, manage risks, and ensure alignment with business outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include translating business requirements into actionable changes and championing AI/ML initiatives within the IT infrastructure. A strong background in telecom architectures and Agile methodologies is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fluency in telecom systems and IoT platforms.
• Experience in AI-driven network operations and predictive analytics.
• Proven ability to manage IT programs from delivery to governance.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of IT programs from roadmap to milestone tracking.
• Coordinate across teams for on-time, on-budget releases.
• Manage program dependencies and risks proactively.

Skills

Telecom BSS/OSS architecture

AI/ML application

Project management

Agile methodologies

Job description

This role requires hands-on fluency across three interconnected domains:

Telecom System

sBSS/OSS architecture, 4G/5G/LTE services, billing & provisioning, CDR processing, network lifecycle managemen

tIoT Platfor

mVZ Connect platform, SIM/device lifecycle, M2M protocols, IMEI/MSISDN management, fleet & asset connectivit

yApplied AI / M

LML-driven network ops, predictive analytics, AI automation, responsible AI governance, generative AI pilot

s Key Responsibilitie

s Program Delivery & Governanc

• e Own end-to-end delivery of IT programs — roadmap, budget, resource plans, risks, and milestone tracki
• ngDefine and govern program scope with clear business outcomes tied to telecom and IoT KP
• IsCoordinate across product management, engineering, network operations, and vendor teams for on-time, on-budget releas
• esLead steering committee reviews, executive reporting, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment sessio
• nsEstablish and maintain Agile/SAFe delivery cadence including PI planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectiv
• esManage program dependencies, escalation paths, and risk mitigation strategies proactive

lyTelecom & IoT Platform Managemen

• t Translate telecom BSS/OSS business requirements into actionable IT system changes and configurations within Client Platfo
• rmPartner with network engineering to align IT platform capabilities with evolving 5G and LTE service architectu
• reManage platform integrations (APIs, data feeds) with carrier backend systems, OEM device partners, and third-party IoT platfor
• msFacilitate functional design reviews, user acceptance testing, and go-live readiness assessments for releas
• esOversee data quality, platform performance SLAs, and operational support models post-deployme
• n Identify and champion AI/ML use cases within IT Platform — including network anomaly detection, device churn prediction, usage pattern intelligence, and smart data plan optimizati
• onDefine AI program roadmaps & pilots with clear business cases, data requirements, and phased delivery mileston
• esCollaborate with data science and MLOps teams to move AI models from prototype to production within the IT platfo
• rmCommunicate AI initiative value and progress to executive sponsors through business-focused narrativ
• t Build and sustain trusted relationships with business owners, IT leadership, network operations, and finance stakeholde
• rsManage third-party vendors and system integrators — SOW compliance, performance oversight, and escalation manageme
• ntPartner with enterprise architecture to ensure IT System evolution aligns with long-term IT strategy and standar