The Technical Project (Planning) Manager will have an advanced understanding of executing technical trials and implementing new infrastructure platforms. This person will be the technical project manager for all technical trials, new platform technology as well as various other projects for the Advanced Technology, Strategy & Planning team. Critical responsibilities also include vendor evaluations and to provide Sr. Leadership with recommendations/solutions resulting from the evaluations. This role will be a key member of the Advanced Technology, Strategy and Planning team who will interface with all levels the engineering department.

• Lead the developing and execution of test cases
• Vendor evaluations
• Provide Sr. Leadership with recommendations/solutions resulting from evaluations
• Technical project management of multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Quality documentation
• Evaluate vendor capabilities for products and services
• Take active participation during the RFP process and trial phase
• Lead communication and information management with Cross functional teams
• Principal investigator and problem solver

The preceding job description indicates the general nature, essential duties, and responsibilities of work to be performed. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required to do this job. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering
• 5-8 years professional experience in cellular, wireless telecommunication, or technical project management.
• PMP Certification is desirable.
• 2 years system engineering and or software development
• Solid knowledge of wireless technologies and IP required
• Status Reporting experience required
• Demonstrated project planning skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Project and Sharepoint
• Strong understanding of team dynamics
• Demonstrated experienced in the creation of external release quality documentation; ability to develop such documents concurrent with other job responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of and applies principles, practices and procedures of wireless communications industry