Technical Project Manager - Network Planning

Our client is looking for a Technical Project Manager - Network Planning for a 2-month contract and will be working remotely.
Join the team at this advanced technology communications provider that's been around for nearly a century and be part of a mission to improve people's opportunities by connecting them to the power of the digital world.
Contract Duration: 2 Months
Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with TIRKS.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in architecture, interoperability, operations, growth, maintenance, and life cycle of Transport network services and systems

• High-level analysis and identification of unique, complex, or chronic issues in the Transport network

• Ability to design and write technical bulletins, including the production and delivery of job aids, operational processes and procedures, and technical management methodologies

• In-depth knowledge and expertise in hardware/software/database operations to include fault troubleshooting for multiple Transport platforms including Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), and ALL Digital Access Cross-Connect (DAC), such as Titan 5500 and 532L.

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of how to interpret Circuit Layout Records (CLR) and schematics.

• High-level understanding of electrical transport, including T3, T1, and DS0

• Knowledge of Element Management Systems (EMS), Operational Support Systems (OSS), network inventory, provisioning, and other support systems

• Ability to read Circuit Layer Records and Complex Schematics/designs

• Able to facilitate, understand, and lead field ops, tech, voice, and NOC.

• Proficiency in interpersonal communications, particularly with up and downstream personnel at all company levels

• Effective leadership skills, including demonstration of training and/or mentoring activities and subsequent positive impacts.

• Excellent communication skills

• Microsoft Office and Teams experience

• Able to manage and interact with people, keeping calls on track

• Project Management Certification preferred

What You Will Be Doing
Daily Responsibilities

• Facilitate multiple migration calls, schedule sessions, produce minutes, and circulate call summaries. Escalations should be processed promptly

• Subject matter expert in SONET and Digital Access Cross-Connect (DACS), including lower-level applications and associated technologies and configurations

• Proactive technical leadership regarding issues related to service assurance and delivery, network reliability, and customer satisfaction

• Technical direction of personnel and contractors in Field Operations and Core and Customer Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Centers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.