Job Description

This is a hybrid contract opportunity for a Program Manager circuit/engineering background based in Richardson, TX , with onsite presence required Tuesday–Thursday .

This role supports a large-scale telecom network operations and engineering program , overseeing daily execution and coordination across multiple technical teams. The position is ideal for an experienced telecom Project/Program Manager with a strong circuit and network engineering background, supporting complex, high-availability environments.

The standout feature of this role is the ownership of a critical telecom program with direct leadership responsibility over a team of Network Engineers . You’ll play a central role in driving execution, managing resources across a 24x6 operational model, and presenting progress to senior leadership. This opportunity offers strong visibility, the chance to influence operational strategy, and hands-on involvement with core telecom systems—making it an excellent fit for someone looking to grow their impact in large enterprise telecom programs while maintaining a balanced hybrid schedule.

Contract Duration: 6 – 12 Months (Potential for Extension)

Required Skills & Experience

· 5+ years of experience as a Telecom Project or Program Manager

· Strong background in telecom circuits and network engineering

· Experience managing and coordinating teams of Network Engineers

· Proven ability to manage program execution in operational environments

· Experience with 24x6 or 24x7 resource allocation and support models

· Strong communication skills with experience delivering leadership readouts

· Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

· Local to Richardson, TX (preferred for hybrid schedule)

Desired Skills & Experience

· Experience supporting Tier-1 wireless carrier environments

· Familiarity with telecom operational and engineering tools (BGW, CCP, Canvas, or similar systems)

· Experience working in fast-paced, high-availability network environments

What You Will Be Doing

You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end execution of a telecom program, overseeing a team of Network Engineers, coordinating resources, and ensuring operational objectives are met. This includes leadership reporting, scheduling, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to support network performance and reliability.

Tech Breakdown

· 40% Program & Operational Management

· 30% Network Engineering Oversight & Coordination

· 20% Telecom Systems & Tools (BGW, CCP, Canvas, etc.)

· 10% Reporting, Metrics & Process Improvement

Daily Responsibilities

· 50% Program Execution & Team Oversight

· 25% Leadership Communication & Readouts

· 15% Resource Planning & Scheduling (24x6 Operations)

· 10% Cross-Team Collaboration & Issue Resolution

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