Our client, a leading utility company, is hiring a Project Manager on a contract basis
Job ID #: 83525
Work Location: New York, NY/Hybrid
Summary:
- 56K
- circuit management
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, and resources across multi-site projects
- POTS
- Proficiency MS 365 Tools (Excel, Sharepoint, Teams , Powerpoint, and Project)
- Strong Knowledge in TDM, Ethernet, MPLS, E-Line, E-LAN Technologies
- T1
Nice To Have
- certified PMP Project Manager
- Experience working in Regulated Environments (e.g. NERC/CIP Compliance)
Position Summary:
- We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Project Manager to lead a complex Telecommunications Network Modernization initiative.
- The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of communication circuits, including TDM and Ethernet technologies, and a proven track record of managing circuit migration projects involving fiber and wireless solutions.
- The PM will oversee the disconnection and migration of legacy circuits such as POTS, 56K, and T1 to modern MPLS, Ethernet, E-Line, and E-LAN technologies while working closely with carriers, vendors, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end execution of network modernization projects, including the disconnection and migration of legacy circuits (POTS, 56K, T1) to modern technologies (MPLS, Ethernet, E-Line, E-LAN).
- Coordinate with carriers, internal teams, and vendors to ensure timely delivery, installation, and testing of new fiber and wireless circuits.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources across multiple sites and stakeholders, optimizing time and costs under tight deadlines.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting using O365 tools (Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and other tools
- Facilitate regular status review meetings and provide clear, actionable updates on project progress, risks, and resource needs to leadership and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with technical standards, business requirements, and operational timelines.
- Support cross-functional teams with flexibility, a quick learning curve, and readiness to adapt to evolving project directions.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in project management within the telecommunications or network infrastructure domain.
- Strong technical understanding of communication circuits including TDM, Ethernet, MPLS, E-Line, and E-LAN technologies.
- Proven experience managing circuit migration projects, including fiber and wireless deployments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, especially Excel (pivot tables, data tracking), SharePoint, and Teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to effectively engage with carriers, SMEs, business users, and executive leadership.
- Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Ability to quickly understand project direction and support team needs with minimal supervision.
- Experience managing project budgets and resource allocations effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., NERC/CIP compliance).
- Familiarity with telecom carrier coordination, site survey documentation and scheduling and circuit provisioning
Pay Range: $70-80