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Job Summary:
AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space. They are seeking a hands-on Technical Project Manager (OSS) to lead the delivery and implementation of an Operational Support System, actively driving deliverables and resolving blockers in a complex vendor-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
• Own and drive delivery obligations across all OSS program milestones
• Maintain implementation plans and critical path tracking, identifying and resolving risks proactively
• Manage deliverable acceptance processes, including review coordination and formal sign-offs
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including planning, validation of acceptance criteria, coordination, and final approvals
• Serve as the primary operational interface with external vendors and partners
• Identify scope gaps and manage change requests through appropriate review and approval workflows
• Monitor service level commitments and initiate escalation when needed
• Review technical deliverables to ensure alignment with functional and operational requirements
• Coordinate infrastructure readiness activities with internal technical teams
• Support data validation activities, including KPI definitions, configuration baselines, and monitoring thresholds
• Contribute to requirements gathering, use case documentation, and acceptance criteria development
• Identify integration dependencies and mitigate risks impacting delivery timelines
• Maintain program documentation, including decision logs, meeting notes, action trackers, and status reports
• Manage delivery tracking tools and ensure visibility into progress across workstreams
• Ensure knowledge capture and documentation completeness across the program lifecycle
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of 5+ years managing complex software or network infrastructure programs
• Experience working with vendor-delivered projects, including milestone tracking, acceptance workflows, and SLA management
• Prior technical experience (e.g., software engineering, systems engineering, network operations) is highly valued
• Familiarity with OSS domains such as Fault Management, Performance Management, Configuration Management, Inventory, and Provisioning
• Understanding of contract frameworks, change management processes, and service delivery governance
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms, containerization, and CI/CD concepts
• Experience with project tracking and collaboration tools
• Strong ownership mindset with a proactive, results-driven approach
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and track commitments with precision
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build structure and clarity in evolving or ambiguous environments
• Comfort engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Project & Program Management: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project or similar tools
• OSS/NMS Platforms: Familiarity with industry-standard systems
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (working knowledge), Kubernetes (basic understanding), CI/CD concepts
• Integration & APIs: REST APIs, event-driven architectures, messaging systems
• Observability Tools: Monitoring and logging platforms (e.g., Grafana, ELK, or similar)
• Documentation & Diagramming: Confluence, diagramming tools
• Version Control: Git (basic knowledge)
• Ability to work in a standard office or remote environment and use a computer for extended periods
• Ability to participate in occasional after-hours support or incident response activities
Preferred:
• Experience working in telecommunications or large-scale network environments
• Familiarity with industry frameworks (e.g., TM Forum standards)
• Exposure to OSS/NMS platforms or monitoring systems
• Experience supporting system integrations and API-driven architectures
Company:
AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Midland, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.