Technical Project Manager

Position Summary

Technical Project Manager, Plano, TX (TB6)

Specific responsibilities include:
• E2E Development Program Manager for the Wireless Network customers
• Manages the customer deliverables to meet customer expectations
• Lead and manage new product and SW feature/package development and implementation for wireless customers
• Manages the strategy, planning and scheduling of day to day activities and support of the projects and activities assigned to complete them effectively and efficiently for customers
• Manages the resources (resources and equipment) for projects and activities to complete them successfully
• Manages the risk and risk mitigation implementation to minimize impacts to the customers

• Direct interface and communications for internal teams, management and external customers
• Manages the status reporting to internal teams, management and customers

Role and Responsibilities

Skillset Required:

• Plan, organize, and prioritize assignments to meet tight schedules - very detailed, goal-driven, and achievement-oriented
• Technical knowledge in 4G and 5G wireless networks
• Ability to work, manage and prioritize expectations from multiple external and internal customers
• Capability to clearly communicate with peers, team members, management, and customers on status, plans, risks, and critical issues
• Comfortable with making quick/key decisions and then taking responsibility to push forward
• Ability to manage and bring together a team from multiple groups to achieve goals and meet/exceed customer expectations
• Capability to work with minimum supervision required - highly motivated and self-driven
• Excellent skills in Microsoft and other Project Management Tools
• Able to critically evaluate and question data
• Ability to think and move quickly with limited information
• Comfortable with a highly dynamic and changing work environment
• Positive attitude and persistence are key to success in this role
• Competitive, strong desire to "win"
• Quarterly domestic travel

Skills and Qualifications

Experience & Education Requirements:

• Engineering or Management Undergrad Degree from an accredited university (an advanced degree is a plus)
• Minimum 8 years in Project/Product Management related activities
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Networks and/or Telecommunications Projects
• Previously management of wireless new product and/or SW package development and delivery for a major operator
• Experience with developing and implementing Project Management benchmarks and best practices
• Strong background in 4G and 5G networks in wireless technologies
• Background in managing multiple projects and/or activities simultaneously
• Experience in developing and managing outside vendors
• Experience working and coordinating activities from multiple groups
• In-direct Personnel Management experience

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