Telecom Project Manager Packet Broker, Probes & Data Mediation

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