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Senior Telecom Project Manager

Beacon Systems, IncJersey City, NJ🇺🇸United StatesPosted 11 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description


Position Title: Senior Telecom Project/Program Manager
Location: NJ USA
Work Arrangement: On site
Mode of Interview: Video / In person
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead Packet Broker, Network Probe, Network Instrumentation, and Data Mediation programs within a large telecommunications environment. This role will own end-to-end execution, stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and delivery governance across multiple network transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead planning, execution, deployment, testing, and operational transition of Packet Broker, Probe, and Data Mediation programs.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and executive reporting.
  • Drive coordination across business, network engineering, operations, architecture, and delivery teams.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customer and executive stakeholders.
  • Manage vendor relationships, escalations, performance, and delivery commitments.
  • Oversee hardware migrations, probe deployments, network instrumentation, and platform upgrades.
  • Ensure successful project delivery through strong governance and execution discipline.
Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of project/program management experience in telecommunications or networking.
  • Experience managing complex infrastructure deployment and transformation programs.
  • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
  • Proven vendor management experience.
  • Knowledge of:
  • Packet Brokers
  • Network Probes
  • Service Assurance and Network Monitoring
  • LTE/5G/Core Networks
  • Data Mediation Platforms
  • Network Analytics and Telemetry
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Gigamon, Netscout, Keysight, or similar network visibility platforms.
  • Experience with Tier-1 telecom operators.
  • PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent certifications.
  • Experience managing global and offshore delivery teams.
Success Profile
The ideal candidate is a hands-on execution leader who can:
  • Drive complex multi-vendor programs.
  • Influence business and technical stakeholders.
  • Deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Build strong customer and vendor relationships.
  • Lead cross-functional teams through large-scale network transformation initiatives.
Skills & Familiarity
Packet Broker | Gigamon | Netscout | Network Probes | Data Mediation | Telecom | 5G | Program Management | Vendor Management | Stakeholder Management | Network Transformation | Service Assurance | Executive Communications

Skills

PMP
SAFe
Stakeholder Management
Vendor Management

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