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Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet - on land, at sea and in flight.\nPosition Overview\nWe are seeking a Technical Project Manager - Telco Engineering & Operations to join our Program Management Office (PMO) and drive the successful delivery of complex technical initiatives across advanced telecommunications and network infrastructure programs. This role is responsible for leading cross-functional projects spanning engineering, network deployment, service delivery, operations, testing, and product implementation.\nThe ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with disciplined project execution, serving as the bridge between engineering, operations, and business stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing projects from planning through deployment, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, tracking risks and dependencies, and ensuring successful delivery of mission-critical network capabilities.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and manage detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, milestones, schedules, resource requirements, and dependencies\nLead end-to-end execution of technical projects across engineering, deployment, testing, operations, and service delivery organizations\nCoordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives\nTrack project progress, manage risks and issues, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and executive leadership\nFacilitate communication and alignment between engineering, operations, product, deployment, and partner organizations\nTranslate technical requirements and architecture decisions into actionable project plans and deliverables\nCoordinate technical activities across network infrastructure, software platforms, service delivery, and operational environments\nSupport delivery of new products, services, and technical capabilities from development through deployment and operational readiness\nManage software and feature release activities, including planning, testing, validation, deployment, and post-implementation reviews\nCoordinate system integration activities and ensure dependencies are managed across multiple technical domains\nSupport laboratory testing, field testing, pilot programs, and deployment validation efforts\nCollaborate with engineering teams to ensure technical solutions meet performance, quality, and operational requirements\nAssist service delivery teams during network deployments, integration activities, and operational launches\nSupport troubleshooting efforts, root-cause analysis activities, and corrective action planning for complex technical issues\nMonitor project KPIs, 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