Director, Technical Project Delivery

AST SpaceMobile•Dallas, TX

About The Position

AST SpaceMobile is building SpaceMobile, a space-based cellular broadband network designed to provide 4G/5G-speed connectivity to standard smartphones worldwide, including on land, at sea, and in flight. The Director of Technical Project Delivery leads execution of complex telecommunications infrastructure programs across multiple markets. The role oversees technical delivery for gateway implementation, transport connectivity, network integration, activation, testing, and operational readiness. It coordinates cross-functional engineering, operations, vendor, and partner teams; manages program risks and integration activities; and ensures delivery aligns with network strategy. As a senior leader, this position serves as an interface between engineering, operations, program management, and executive leadership. It leads technical delivery teams and promotes technical excellence, disciplined execution, and network readiness in a rapidly evolving telecommunications environment. The role may include travel of approximately 20% as business needs require and work in offices, network operations centers, data centers, laboratories, and deployment environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 12 years of experience in telecommunications engineering, network deployment, technical delivery, systems integration, or technical program management.
At least 5 years of leadership experience managing technical project, engineering, or delivery teams.
Proven success delivering large-scale telecommunications infrastructure programs across multiple technology domains.
Experience managing complex multi-vendor environments and cross-functional technical organizations.
Experience supporting network deployment, service activation, integration, testing, and operational readiness initiatives.
Strong executive presence and leadership capabilities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong technical judgment and decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex technical challenges.
Strategic mindset combined with strong execution and delivery focus.
Ability to mentor and develop high-performing technical teams.
Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.
Ability to participate in technical reviews, executive presentations, readiness meetings, and cross-functional collaboration sessions.
Ability to travel approximately 20% as business needs require.
Ability to work in network operations centers, data centers, laboratories, and deployment environments as needed.
Ability to coordinate activities with partners, vendors, and teams across multiple time zones.
Ability to review technical documentation, deployment plans, test reports, and operational readiness artifacts.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Telecommunications, Network Architecture, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience supporting satellite communications, next-generation wireless networks, or large-scale telecommunications infrastructure programs.
Experience working with mobile network operators, telecommunications service providers, equipment manufacturers, or systems integrators.
Knowledge of non-terrestrial network architectures and satellite-terrestrial integration concepts.
Experience with cloud-native networking technologies, virtualization platforms, and software-defined networking environments.
Familiarity with telecommunications standards, network architecture documentation, and systems integration methodologies.
Experience supporting live network launches, field trials, beta programs, and large-scale operational deployments.
PMP, PgMP, or other relevant project and program management certifications.

Responsibilities

Own the portfolio of technical programs for gateway deployment, transport connectivity, network integration, and service activation across multiple markets.
Establish and maintain technical delivery plans aligned with partner commitments, deployment schedules, and strategic roadmap objectives.
Resolve technical dependencies and trade-offs across radio access, transport, core network, gateway, and user equipment domains.
Approve technical delivery baselines, mitigation and recovery plans, and readiness milestones.
Build, lead, mentor, and develop technical project managers and delivery professionals.
Establish quality standards for technical planning, testing evidence, documentation, reporting, and operational readiness reviews.
Support recruitment, onboarding, development, and performance management of technical delivery personnel.
Coordinate end-to-end integration and functional testing with engineering and validation teams.
Ensure technical readiness requirements are met for deployment milestones, launches, and operational transitions.
Support field trials, beta programs, system validation, and service readiness activities.
Lead deployment activities, including site readiness, infrastructure implementation, equipment installation, activation, and operational handoffs.
Coordinate equipment logistics, inventory management, vendor deliverables, and implementation schedules.
Oversee technical delivery performance of contractors, vendors, and system integration partners.
Partner with program management teams to align technical execution with business objectives and external commitments.
Monitor portfolio-level technical performance indicators, deployment metrics, and operational readiness measurements.
Lead investigations and root-cause analyses for complex issues spanning multiple technology domains.
Present technical status, risks, mitigation strategies, and recovery plans to executive leadership and stakeholders.