Project Manager (Wireless )

Technical Project Manager (Wireless & Network ) Denver CO ( onsite) Longterm contract Role Overview Client is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead and deliver complex network and wireless programs in a Service Provider environment . This role requires strong hands‑on technical knowledge , close coordination with offshore delivery teams , and direct interaction with onsite client stakeholders . Key Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end delivery of network and wireless programs for large enterprise/service‑provider clients. Coordinate execution with offshore engineering, validation, and vendor teams. Act as the primary point of contact for onsite client stakeholders. Own project planning, execution tracking, risk management, and dependency tracking. Drive cross‑functional alignment across firmware, network, cloud, QA, and operations teams. Translate client requirements into clear technical and execution plans. Ensure release readiness, quality, and on‑time delivery of milestones. Required Technical Skills (Hands‑on Experience Mandatory) BNG / SP Edge architecture Ciena Benu vBNG (virtual, running on VMware / UCS infrastructure) RADIUS / AAA load, scaling, and subscriber management Provisioning Systems using REST APIs Wireless Controllers and Access Points Ruckus AP Cisco OctoScope Cisco ASR 9000 Network switching and routing fundamentals Required Experience & Skills 12–15 years of experience in networking, wireless, or broadband delivery. Proven experience in Service Provider / ISP environments . Strong system‑level understanding of subscriber networks and wireless infrastructure. Experience in client‑facing, onsite technical project management roles. Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills. Proven ability to coordinate and drive execution across global/offshore teams . Strong ownership mindset with focus on delivery and quality. 1. Hands‑on Network & Wireless Background is NON‑NEGOTIABLE Candidate must have 12–15 years of core networking / wireless / broadband delivery experience . Pure IT Project Managers, Agile PMs, or PMO‑only profiles are NOT acceptable . Experience must be in Service Provider / ISP / Telco environments (not enterprise IT only). 2. Mandatory Technical Expertise (Hands‑on) BNG / SP Edge architecture Ciena Benu vBNG (virtual, VMware / UCS) RADIUS / AAA, subscriber scale & load GRE tunnels QoS policy enforcement Provisioning systems (SCPS) using REST APIs Wireless Controllers & APs (Ruckus AP, OctoScope) Cisco ASR 9000 Strong routing & switching fundamentals 3. TPM Role – Must Be Technical + Delivery‑Focused Candidate must own end‑to‑end delivery , not just reporting/tracking. Proven ability to: Translate customer technical requirements → execution plans Drive firmware, network, cloud, QA, and operations teams Manage release readiness, risks, and dependencies Must have direct client‑facing onsite experience .