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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Decommissioning Project Manager - **Company:** PDS Inc. - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Salary:** $99,840.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Centers, Network Architecture - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=v5vVYb&offset=147&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3ENetwork+Decommissioning+Project+Manager+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EDrive+Mission-Critical+Telecommunications+%26+Data+Center+Programs+by+Leading+Complex+Network+%26+Infrastructure+Deployments+as+a+Project+Manager!Pay+Rate%3A+%2448.00%2FhrPDS+Tech+Commercial..&SIDW=2cac91b12ec3d383254a6643a53c738c.VUlEPTY3NDM5NTI0 ## About the Role * Proven experience managing: + Telecommunications deployments + Network infrastructure projects + Data center implementation programs * Experience coordinating field deployment or decommissioning teams across multiple locations * Strong project management expertise in: + Scheduling + Governance + Risk management + Operational reporting * Experience leading customer-facing meetings and executive-level communications * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for project tracking and reporting * Experience utilizing: + Work order systems + Field management applications + Project tracking platforms (NetPal, Field Tech, or similar) * Strong understanding of operational and field safety requirements * Experience enforcing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance procedures * Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously, * Experience with telecommunications infrastructure decommissioning projects * Familiarity with central offices, colocation facilities, and data center environments * Experience managing Found-in-Field change control processes * Knowledge of project invoicing validation and milestone reporting * OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification * Experience working within highly regulated customer environments ## Description PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of telecommunications, network infrastructure, and data center deployment projects across multiple locations. This is a highly visible, customer-facing role responsible for managing project governance, deployment schedules, field operations, stakeholder communications, risk management, and project closeout activities. If you thrive in fast-paced operational environments and enjoy coordinating complex field deployments from planning through completion, this opportunity is for you., * Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders throughout project execution * Coordinate all project activities in accordance with approved work orders and deployment schedules * Manage project governance, administrative oversight, and operational reporting * Maintain accurate project schedules and deployment tracking across all assigned sites * Ensure field teams execute work according to approved Statements of Work (SOWs) and operational procedures * Support mobilization planning, deployment readiness, and site sequencing activities Risk, Change & Issue Management * Identify, track, and resolve project risks, blockers, and dependencies * Manage Found-in-Field change requests and approval workflows * Coordinate commercial approvals with customer stakeholders * Escalate project issues and customer-impacting risks appropriately and promptly * Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, and quality requirements Stakeholder Communication & Reporting * Facilitate weekly client status meetings * Prepare and present project updates covering: + Completed activities + Upcoming work + Schedule performance + Risks and dependencies + Field discoveries and change requests * Maintain meeting minutes, action logs, and follow-up documentation * Collaborate with field engineers, customer teams, and program leadership to maintain alignment Project Tracking & Documentation * Manage reporting activities within client project management applications and tracking systems * Maintain detailed Excel tracking tools that document: + Site locations + Planned and actual completion dates + Device decommissioning quantities + Found-in-Field activities + Remobilizations + Risks and project status * Verify completeness of: + Daily field logs + Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) documentation + Before-and-after project photographs * Ensure project records are accurate, audit-ready, and compliant * Support invoicing validation through accurate milestone tracking and reporting ## Related Videos - [Automated MS SQL Server database deployments with dacpacs and Azure DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/334-automated-ms-sql-server-database-deployments-with-dacpacs-and-azure-devops) - [AI-Augmented DevOps with Platform Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1614-ai-augmented-devops-with-platform-engineering) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Software Rollouts Are a People Problem: Meet the Nine Change Management Monsters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2109-software-rollouts-are-a-people-problem-meet-the-nine-change-management-monsters) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Data Science & more: The Lopez dilemma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/10-data-science-more-the-lopez-dilemma) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)