Project Manager

Descripción del trabajo Project Manager (Telecommunications) Summary Location : BarcelonaDay Rate : NegotiableDuration : 12 MonthsAvailability : ASAP About the Client My client is the air transport industry's IT provider, delivering solutions for airlines, airports, aircraft and governments. Their technology powers more seamless, safe and sustainable air travel. They are looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to join on a contract basis for an initial 12 months with a view to extend or potentially convert to a permanent position. About the Role As a Telecom Network Deployment Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of network deployment projects—from early solution design coordination, through delivery and operational integration, to pilot site deployment and full-scale rollout. You will work with engineering, operations, product, delivery partners, and customer teams to ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget deployment of telecom solutions. To succeed in this role, you are a strong communicator, highly organized, and comfortable coordinating technical teams and external stakeholders. You thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and bring a structured, delivery-focused mindset to every phase of the deployment lifecycle. Key Duties Lead telecom network deployment projects across all phases: solution design, planning, delivery, pilot deployment, full rollout, operational readiness, and handover. Coordinate with engineering, solution architects, operations, and vendors to define technical requirements and validate design options. Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and resource needs. Oversee delivery of the technical solution, including integration, testing, and operational processes. Plan and execute pilot site deployments, collect feedback, resolve issues, and refine the deployment approach before scaling. Manage large-scale rollout plans, ensuring sites are delivered on schedule and in accordance with quality and technical standards. Monitor project progress, identify blockers, and drive timely resolution with relevant teams. Manage project governance including reporting, steering committees, stakeholder engagement & communication, and risk mitigation. Coordinate with operations teams to ensure readiness for service activation, monitoring, and ongoing support. Maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders. Ensure compliance with telecom standards, operational requirements, and deployment best practices. What we are looking for Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, engineering, IT, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of project management experience in telecom, network deployment, or infrastructure rollout projects. Strong understanding of telecom networks (IP, RF, radio, connectivity, routers/switches, circuits, site integration). Experience coordinating technical solution design with engineering and architecture teams. Proven track record managing pilot deployments and scaling from pilot to full rollout. Solid understanding of operations readiness, activation processes, and support models. Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage technical teams, vendors, customers, and executives. Experience managing multiple deployment sites in parallel. Ability to work with cross-functional global teams and manage external deployment partners. Fluent English. Nice to have Experience with aviation, ATC, VHF, satellite, or mobility network projects. PMP or similar project management certification. Experience in large-scale multi-site infrastructure rollouts. #J-18808-Ljbffr