AST SpaceMobile

Delivers global satellite-based mobile broadband

Technical Project Manager - Technical Project Management

Program ManagementUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timeDallas, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
At least 8 years of experience in telecommunications engineering, network deployment, technical program management, technical project management, or related fields is required.
At least 3 years of experience managing complex technical projects involving multiple engineering disciplines is required.
Experience delivering telecommunications, network infrastructure, software, or technology implementation projects is required.
Experience managing cross-functional teams in fast-paced technical environments is required.
Experience coordinating project execution across engineering, operations, deployment, and support organizations is required.
Strong project planning and execution capabilities are required.
Written and verbal communication skills are required.
Stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities are required.
Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects and technical teams is required.
Organizational and time-management skills are required.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority is required.
Decision-making and risk-management capabilities are required.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences is required.
Leadership skills focused on collaboration and accountability are required.
Ability to work in an office environment and use a computer for extended periods is required.
Ability to review technical documentation, project plans, testing reports, and engineering deliverables is required.
Ability to participate in technical reviews, project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder presentations is required.
Ability to coordinate activities across multiple time zones, vendors, partners, and geographically distributed teams is required.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage detailed project plans covering 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 deliver projects 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 among 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 manage dependencies 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, root-cause analysis, and corrective action planning for complex technical issues.
Monitor project key performance indicators, technical performance indicators, and delivery metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate project documentation, decision logs, risk registers, and implementation records.
Travel approximately 20% as business needs require.
Work in network operations centers, data centers, laboratories, and technical deployment environments as needed.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, Network Architecture, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
Experience supporting telecommunications networks, wireless communications, satellite communications, or network infrastructure programs is preferred.
Experience working with service providers, telecommunications operators, equipment vendors, or systems integrators is preferred.
Familiarity with mobile network architectures, including radio access, core networking, transport, IMS, and operational systems, is preferred.
Experience managing software development lifecycle projects and technology deployments is preferred.
Experience supporting testing, integration, field validation, and production rollout activities is preferred.
Knowledge of cloud-native networking, virtualization, containerization, or software-defined networking technologies is preferred.
Project Management Professional, Agile, Scrum, or comparable project management certifications are preferred.
Familiarity with 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 platforms, cloud and virtualization environments, and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

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.

About the Company

AST SpaceMobile

Delivers global satellite-based mobile broadband

AST SpaceMobile builds a satellite-based broadband network that can work directly with ordinary mobile devices by partnering with major mobile network operators to extend global coverage. The system uses satellites that communicate with phones through operator-backed services to provide data without relying only on terrestrial towers, with revenue coming from service agreements and data usage fees. It differentiates itself by pursuing direct-to-device satellite cellular service through collaborations with operators to reach the many unconnected subscribers worldwide. Its goal is to deliver seamless global mobile broadband coverage and close the connectivity gaps for billions of mobile users.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Midland, TX
Founded: 2017

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