TPM

AST SpaceMobile•Dallas, TX

About The Position

AST SpaceMobile is building a global cellular broadband network in space designed to connect directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices for commercial and government applications. The company seeks a Technical Project Manager (TPM) to join its Program Management Office and lead complex technical initiatives across an advanced telecommunications ecosystem. The TPM drives cross-functional projects from planning through deployment and operational handoff. The role coordinates engineering, operations, product, and delivery teams; translates technical and business requirements into actionable plans; manages delivery risks and stakeholder alignment; and ensures solutions meet business and customer requirements. The position also supports telecommunications solution deployment and integration, testing and validation, and the transition of new capabilities into production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 8 years of experience in telecommunications engineering, network delivery, technical program management, or related technical project leadership roles.
Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional technical projects in telecommunications, networking, or technology environments.
Demonstrated success delivering complex integration, deployment, or infrastructure initiatives.
Experience working with service providers, network operators, technology vendors, or large enterprise organizations.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Leadership and decision-making abilities.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to execution excellence.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or related certification.
Experience supporting wireless, mobile, satellite, or next-generation communications networks.
Knowledge of radio access networks (RAN), core network technologies, transport networks, IMS, OSS/BSS, or related telecommunications systems.
Familiarity with network testing, validation, integration, and performance optimization methodologies.
Experience with cloud-native technologies, virtualization, software-defined networking (SDN), or network automation.
Understanding of telecommunications standards, regulatory environments, and industry best practices.
Exposure to emerging wireless technologies, edge computing, and advanced network architectures.
Experience managing multi-vendor programs and complex technical integrations.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage project plans covering scope, milestones, timelines, dependencies, resource requirements, and success criteria.
Lead complex technical projects from initiation through deployment and operational handoff.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, product, and delivery organizations.
Monitor project progress and provide status updates and regular reports to leadership and stakeholders.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively manage issues to minimize delivery impacts.
Translate technical and business requirements into actionable project plans and execution roadmaps.
Support deployment and integration of telecommunications solutions across multiple network domains.
Coordinate testing, validation, certification, and rollout activities to ensure solution quality and operational readiness.
Facilitate collaboration between research, engineering, and operational teams to transition new capabilities into production.
Analyze performance metrics and project outcomes to identify process and operational improvements.
Drive accountability across teams and vendors to deliver strategic initiatives successfully.
Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of complex technical and operational challenges.