IDC · 4 months ago
Telecom Broadband Project Manager only W2
Dallas, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expIDC is a company specializing in telecommunication systems, and they are seeking a Telecom Broadband Project Manager. The role involves managing technology projects related to the deployment of telecommunication systems, particularly focusing on 4G and 5G Core network elements, while ensuring client satisfaction and effective team collaboration.
Business IntelligenceCommunitiesConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Understanding of technology project management and architecture principles specific to the deployment of telecommunication systems
Technical understanding of EPC & 5G SA architecture and 3GPP defined interfaces for control and user plane
Technical understanding of LTE call flows and understanding of SIM cards and SIM Provisioning/Management, Roaming, MOCN and MC-PTT solutions
Experience with and understanding of OSI Model, IP Networking, TCP, UDP, SCTP, DIAMETER, GPRS Tunnelling Protocol, and IP Security
Understands, in a multi-vendor environment, who is the client and what are the client's needs; provides realistic expectations; and actively monitors client satisfaction
Recognizes problems or situations that are new or without clear precedent
Uses critical thinking to evaluate alternatives and finds solutions using a systematic, multi-step approach
Develops improvements and innovations to enhance team’s performance
Builds relationships and a collaborative working environment among the various stakeholders and negotiates authority to move the project forward
Creates a sense of belonging and ownership among team members in a matrixed, multi-vendor environment
Consults and provides advice, facilitates discussions and resolves conflict
Establishes trust; builds and uses cross-functional relationships to accomplish work objectives
Listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; interprets verbal and non-verbal messages that others communicate; produces clear status reports; communicates tactfully and candidly
Ensures open communication on the project team; addresses delicate situations and handles conflicts in such a way as to maximize opportunity and minimize exposure to risk
Demonstrates the ability to develop and deliver effective presentations as well as written communications
Understands how and when to make a choice; how and when to escalate issues to higher levels
Analyses the risks and future impact of decisions
Makes decisions and takes timely independent action in pursuit of priorities
Undertakes continual adjustments with stakeholders in a persuasive manner, to keep the project on course
Prioritizes own and team’s work; anticipates consequences of actions, potential problems, or opportunities for change
Sets and meets realistic deadlines; forecasts change and communicates current and projected issues
Ensures a high level of fiscal control and accountability for project budget
Creates within the team a shared focus on the importance of achieving results. Creates work standards for project; establishes and defines roles and responsibilities, specific outcomes, and clear measures for quality and success of the team. Follows through with fair and consistent consequences for both achieving and not achieving results
Qualification
Required
Understanding of technology project management and architecture principles specific to the deployment of telecommunication systems
10+ years of project management experience deploying Telecom Core Networks with an understanding of 4G and 5G Core network elements and functions for each network element
Technical understanding of EPC & 5G SA architecture and 3GPP defined interfaces for control and user plane
Technical understanding of LTE call flows and understanding of SIM cards and SIM Provisioning/Management, Roaming, MOCN and MC-PTT solutions
Experience with and understanding of OSI Model, IP Networking, TCP, UDP, SCTP, DIAMETER, GPRS Tunnelling Protocol, and IP Security
Understands, in a multi-vendor environment, who is the client and what are the client's needs; provides realistic expectations; and actively monitors client satisfaction
Recognizes problems or situations that are new or without clear precedent
Uses critical thinking to evaluate alternatives and finds solutions using a systematic, multi-step approach
Develops improvements and innovations to enhance team's performance
Builds relationships and a collaborative working environment among the various stakeholders and negotiates authority to move the project forward
Creates a sense of belonging and ownership among team members in a matrixed, multi-vendor environment
Consults and provides advice, facilitates discussions and resolves conflict
Establishes trust; builds and uses cross-functional relationships to accomplish work objectives
Listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; interprets verbal and non-verbal messages that others communicate; produces clear status reports; communicates tactfully and candidly
Ensures open communication on the project team; addresses delicate situations and handles conflicts in such a way as to maximize opportunity and minimize exposure to risk
Demonstrates the ability to develop and deliver effective presentations as well as written communications
Understands how and when to make a choice; how and when to escalate issues to higher levels
Analyses the risks and future impact of decisions
Makes decisions and takes timely independent action in pursuit of priorities
Undertakes continual adjustments with stakeholders in a persuasive manner, to keep the project on course
Prioritizes own and team's work; anticipates consequences of actions, potential problems, or opportunities for change
Sets and meets realistic deadlines; forecasts change and communicates current and projected issues
Ensures a high level of fiscal control and accountability for project budget
Creates within the team a shared focus on the importance of achieving results. Creates work standards for project; establishes and defines roles and responsibilities, specific outcomes, and clear measures for quality and success of the team. Follows through with fair and consistent consequences for both achieving and not achieving results
Preferred
4G and 5G Core network: 4 years
private broadband network: 4 years
Ability to Commute: Dallas, TX 75201
Company
IDC
IDC provides market intelligence solutions, advisory services, and events for the information technology and other related markets. It is a sub-organization of International Data Group.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Gantz
Senior Vice President
Dave McCarthy
Vice President, Cloud and Edge Infrastructure Services
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