Director, Technical Project Delivery

AST SpaceMobile•Dallas, TX

18h

About The Position

AST SpaceMobile is building SpaceMobile, a space-based cellular broadband network designed to provide 4G/5G-speed connectivity to standard smartphones around the world. The Director of Technical Project Delivery leads execution of complex telecommunications infrastructure programs across multiple markets, including gateway implementation, transport connectivity, network integration, activation, testing, and operational readiness. The role coordinates engineering, operations, vendors, and partners; oversees technical delivery teams; manages program risks and integration activities; and aligns deployment execution with network strategy. The Director is a senior interface among engineering, operations, program management, and executive leadership, accountable for technical excellence, execution discipline, and network readiness.

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.

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.
Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, technical documentation and requirements management platforms, network testing and validation tools, network performance monitoring and reporting platforms, simulation and laboratory testing environments, cloud-native networking technologies, software-defined networking solutions, and Microsoft Office Suite.

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; support their recruitment, onboarding, development, and performance management.
Establish quality standards for technical planning, testing evidence, documentation, reporting, and operational readiness reviews.
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 work including site readiness, infrastructure implementation, equipment installation, activation, and operational handoffs.
Coordinate equipment logistics, inventory, vendor deliverables, and implementation schedules.
Oversee technical delivery performance of contractors, vendors, and systems integration partners.
Partner with program management to align technical execution with business objectives and external commitments.
Monitor portfolio technical performance indicators, deployment metrics, and operational readiness measurements.
Lead investigations and root-cause analysis for complex technical issues across multiple technology domains.
Present technical status, risks, mitigation strategies, and recovery plans to executive leadership and key stakeholders.