Job Description

Are you a high-accountability Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced telecom environments?

Do you understand the guts of core network deployments and enjoy being in the driver's seat, not the backseat? If you're someone who takes ownership, drives execution, and knows how to lead from the front—this Core Network PM role is your next challenge.

We are hiring an Project Manager (PM) to lead a high-impact, multi-vendor deployment for a telecom client. You’ll oversee scratch builds, migrations, test integrations, and cloud-based deployments across Nokia platforms like NCS, CBIS, CBAM, SBC, TAS, CMG, CMM, and EPDG .

What You’ll Own:

• Take full ownership of project execution — from planning and integration to testing and production delivery
• Drive rack migrations, scratch installs , and validate readiness across the core network stack
• Lead multi-vendor coordination with urgency and precision — you will be the key driver
• Partner with architecture, engineering, and test teams to ensure deployment milestones are hit
• Ensure all deliverables are executed quality management systems (QMS)
• Monitor scope, timelines, action registers, and Jira tickets — you drive the schedule

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of project/program management in telecom, with strong E2E deployment experience
• Familiarity with core network infrastructure (IMS, EPC, VoLTE/VoWiFi, SBC, CMM, CMG, TAS, etc.)
• Understanding of Nokia platforms (especially NCS, CBIS, CBAM, OpenStack)
• Proven leadership in managing vendors and cross-functional technical teams
• Must be self-directed, proactive, organized, and thrive under pressure
• PMP Certs highly preferred

Bonus Points For:

• Prior experience with Nokia deployments

We are Connectors . We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

We are Collaborators . You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

We give 24/7 Support . We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!

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