Network Project Manager - III - # 26-21340

• Analyzes architecture, relationship between systems, and systems flow of end-to-end designs.
• Interface with Engineering, Operations and Network Planning organizations to serve and support proper designs needed to simplify and modernize the legacy network.
• Track monthly Engineering and Operations progress to ensure progress is being made to achieve Open For Sales, Copper Migration and Switch shutdown targets.
• Sharing progress with leaders and other stakeholders with dashboards and reports.

• Project & Program Management
• Dependency mapping - facility exits have complex sequencing (circuits must move before equipment can leave)
• Critical path management - missed milestones can trigger lease penalties
• Risk and issue management with escalation discipline
• Stakeholder Management
• Coordinating across network engineers, facilities, vendors, carriers, and leadership
• Managing competing priorities between technical teams and business timelines
• Clear executive-level communication on progress and blockers

Desired skills:

• Technical Literacy
• Understanding of network infrastructure (circuits, routers, switches, MPLS, carriers)
• Familiarity with operations center/facility operations
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and circuit inventories
• Change Management
• Managing the human and process side of site closures
• Keeping impacted teams aligned through transitions

Education and certification:

• Project Management Certifications (Core) or equivalent experience.
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Telecommunications, Engineering, Business, or Project Management
• Advanced degree (MBA or MSc) is a plus but not typically required