Telecom Transport Network Project Manager

Kelly Digital Infrastructure; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Digital Infrastructure is seeking a Transport Operations Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and deliver transport network infrastructure projects that improve reliability and efficiency. You will lead end-to-end initiatives, manage budgets and timelines, and coordinate with engineering, operations, and vendors to ensure on-time delivery and minimal service disruption.

The role requires a strong PM background in telecom transport, familiarity with fiber, Ethernet, IP/MPLS, DWDM/OTN, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in project management, telecommunications, network operations, or infrastructure delivery.
• Understanding of telecom transport technologies, including fiber optics, Ethernet, IP/MPLS, DWDM/OTN, and mobile backhaul.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, vendors, project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end transport operations projects from initiation through implementation and closure.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, milestones, and resource allocation strategies.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Track project progress, identify dependencies, and resolve delivery bottlenecks.
• Coordinate transport network infrastructure initiatives involving fiber, Ethernet, IP transport, and mobile backhaul.
• Coordinate network deployment, integration, testing, and service activation activities.
• Ensure minimal service disruption during network changes and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with network engineering, operations, field teams, construction, vendors, and technology partners.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Transport Operations Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering transport network infrastructure and operational projects supporting telecommunications network. The role focuses on improving network reliability, optimizing transport operations, managing project execution, and ensuring timely delivery of critical network initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management & Delivery
• Lead end-to-end transport operations projects from initiation through implementation and closure.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, milestones, and resource allocation strategies.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring delivery within agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Track project progress, identify dependencies, and resolve delivery bottlenecks.
• Transport Network Operations
• Coordinate transport network infrastructure initiatives involving fiber, optical networks, Ethernet, IP transport, and mobile backhaul.
• Support network capacity expansion, modernization, optimization, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Coordinate network deployment, integration, testing, and service activation activities.
• Ensure minimal service disruption during network changes and maintenance activities.
• Cross-functional Coordination
• Collaborate with network engineering, operations, field teams, construction, vendors, and technology partners.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment and execution.
• Manage vendor performance, deliverables, and service-level commitments.
• Identify project risks, operational challenges, and technical dependencies.
• Develop mitigation plans and drive resolution of escalated issues.
• Ensure compliance with network standards, operational procedures, and change management processes.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting
• Monitor project KPIs, milestones, operational metrics, and delivery performance.
• Prepare management dashboards, status reports, and executive presentations.
• Track project costs, resource utilization, and budget performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency and project delivery.
• Process Improvement
• Identify opportunities to streamline transport operations and project execution.
• Implement standardized project management practices and governance frameworks.
• Support automation, process optimization, and network reliability initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in project management, telecommunications, network operations, or infrastructure delivery.
• Understanding of telecom transport technologies, including fiber optics, Ethernet, IP/MPLS, DWDM/OTN, and mobile backhaul.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, vendors, project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience in telecom network infrastructure and transport operations.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Experience with network modernization, capacity expansion, and infrastructure transformation initiatives.