AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. 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.
Position Overview
We 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.
The 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, milestones, schedules, resource requirements, and dependencies
- Lead end-to-end execution of technical projects across engineering, deployment, testing, operations, and service delivery organizations
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives
- Track project progress, manage risks and issues, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and executive leadership
- Facilitate communication and alignment between engineering, operations, product, deployment, and partner organizations
- Translate technical requirements and architecture decisions into actionable project plans and deliverables
- Coordinate technical activities across network infrastructure, software platforms, service delivery, and operational environments
- Support delivery of new products, services, and technical capabilities from development through deployment and operational readiness
- Manage software and feature release activities, including planning, testing, validation, deployment, and post-implementation reviews
- Coordinate system integration activities and ensure dependencies are managed across multiple technical domains
- Support laboratory testing, field testing, pilot programs, and deployment validation efforts
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure technical solutions meet performance, quality, and operational requirements
- Assist service delivery teams during network deployments, integration activities, and operational launches
- Support troubleshooting efforts, root-cause analysis activities, and corrective action planning for complex technical issues
- Monitor project KPIs, technical performance indicators, and delivery metrics to drive continuous improvement
- Ensure project documentation, decision logs, risk registers, and implementation records remain accurate and up to date
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
- Master's degree in Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, Network Architecture, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred
- Experience:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in telecommunications engineering, network deployment, technical program management, technical project management, or related fields
- Minimum 3 years managing complex technical projects involving multiple engineering disciplines
- Experience delivering telecommunications, network infrastructure, software, or technology implementation projects
- Experience managing cross-functional teams in fast-paced technical environments
- Experience coordinating project execution across engineering, operations, deployment, and support organizations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting telecommunications networks, wireless communications, satellite communications, or network infrastructure programs
- Experience working with service providers, telecommunications operators, equipment vendors, or systems integrators
- Familiarity with mobile network architectures including radio access, core networking, transport, IMS, and operational systems
- Experience managing software development lifecycle (SDLC) projects and technology deployments
- Experience supporting testing, integration, field validation, and production rollout activities
- Knowledge of cloud-native networking, virtualization, containerization, or software-defined networking technologies
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Scrum, or comparable project management certifications
Soft Skills:
- Strong project planning and execution capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects and technical teams
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
- Strong decision-making and risk-management capabilities
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proven leadership skills with a focus on collaboration and accountability
Technology Stack:
- Microsoft Project
- Smartsheet
- Jira
- Confluence
- Project and portfolio management platforms
- Requirements and technical documentation management tools
- Network testing and validation platforms
- Performance monitoring and reporting tools
- Network simulation and modeling tools
- Software development lifecycle (SDLC) platforms
- Cloud and virtualization environments
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
- Ability to review technical documentation, project plans, testing reports, and engineering deliverables
- Ability to participate in technical reviews, project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder presentations
- Ability to travel approximately 20% as business needs require
- Ability to work in network operations centers, data centers, laboratories, and technical deployment environments as needed
- Ability to coordinate activities across multiple time zones, vendors, partners, and geographically distributed teams
Benefits & Perks
At AST, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Company-Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
- Career Growth and Development Opportunities
This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
