Senior Network Project Manager

Infosys Pontoon•Basking Ridge, NJ

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Project Manager with a strong Telecom and Technical background to lead and manage complex network and technology programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project execution, tracking risks and dependencies, and ensuring successful delivery of telecom and network initiatives within timelines and quality standards. The role requires strong expertise in telecom/network operations, stakeholder management, reporting, and technical collaboration across enterprise-scale environments.

Requirements

6–12 years of Project Management experience in Telecom, Network, or Technology environments.
Strong understanding of: Telecom architecture, Network operations, Telecom KPIs, Networking fundamentals.
Proven experience managing cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
Unix/Linux commands
Networking fundamentals (IP networking, routing, latency, packet loss, jitter)
PuTTY, DBeaver, or similar tools
API concepts and integrations
Python or scripting exposure
OSS/BSS systems knowledge

Nice To Haves

Experience with: Core network projects, Packet brokers, Capacity planning, Network automation, Cloud and virtual network architecture.
Certifications such as: PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum.
MBA or Project Management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple concurrent telecom, network, and IT projects.
Coordinate with engineering, operations, vendors, and business stakeholders to track project progress and dependencies.
Conduct daily stand-ups, weekly reviews, governance calls, and executive status meetings.
Develop and maintain: Detailed project plans, Milestone schedules, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), Status dashboards and executive reports.
Drive issue resolution, escalation management, and decision tracking.
Ensure project delivery within scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards.
Monitor project KPIs and provide regular updates to leadership teams.
Work closely with telecom and network engineering teams to support: Network configurations, Integrations, Upgrades, Capacity and traffic planning.
Understand end-to-end telecom architecture including: Access networks, Core networks, Transport networks, Call flows and signaling.
Analyze and track telecom/network KPIs such as: Traffic patterns, Call drops, Latency, Packet loss, Jitter, Network performance metrics.
Collaborate with OSS/BSS teams to monitor operational health and performance.
Support projects related to: Packet brokers, Core network elements, Cloud and virtualized networks.
Collaborate with technical teams working in Unix/Linux environments.
Perform basic troubleshooting and analysis using: Unix/Linux commands, PuTTY, DBeaver or similar database tools.
Understand API integrations, data flows, and system interactions.
Support automation and analytics initiatives using Python or scripting technologies.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations using: Advanced Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint / Google Slides.
Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
Manage vendor deliverables, timelines, and coordination activities.
Facilitate communication between technical and business teams.
Proactively identify and escalate risks, blockers, and mitigation strategies.