Job Title: Senior Network Project/Program Manager - Telecom Domain
Location: San Diego, CA (Strictly Local)
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 Months
Experience: 2+ years in technology/infrastructure environments
Job Overview
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures
- Manage multiple concurrent projects across cross-functional engineering, architecture, and operations teams
- Track and report project status, risks, issues, and milestones to stakeholders and leadership
- Oversee vendor relationships, manage escalations, and ensure SLA adherence
- Collaborate with Engineering and Architecture teams to validate designs and monitor implementation
- Oversee VoIP architecture including SIP/H.323, SIP trunking, dial plans, and PSTN integrations
- Drive contact center transformation programs covering IVR, ACD, call flows, and omnichannel capabilities
- Ensure QoS, high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery for voice and collaboration platforms
- Monitor voice KPIs: MOS scores, system uptime, contact center SLAs
- Drive governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across all delivery phases
Required Skills
- Networking: Cisco switching/routing, Palo Alto firewalls, WAN/LAN/SD-WAN
- Unified Communications: CUCM, Cisco Unity Connection, IM & Presence, Webex
- Contact Center: Amazon Connect, Cisco UCCX/UCCE, IVR, ACD, Omnichannel
- VoIP: SIP, H.323, SIP trunking, QoS, dial plans, PSTN integration
- Project/Program Management: project plans, WBS, risk management, milestone tracking
- Vendor Management: SLA oversight, escalation management, accountability
Preferred Skills
- Experience with CCaaS and cloud-based collaboration platforms
- Familiarity with UPS systems and supporting infrastructure
- Strong presentation and executive communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
Location & Work Model
San Diego, CA - Strictly Local candidates only. Onsite presence required.
Engagement Details
Contract engagement, 6-month duration. Immediate sourcing in progress.