Senior Telecom Service Delivery Jobs in California

Description

We are working with NTT America who is a global systems integrator. They have a large contract with T-Mobile to provide services in support of the LA28 Olympics. They are looking for our assistance to find candidates for this role as a Cluster Telecom Services Manager (CTSM). This role is heavy in operations support along with delivery and working with vendors. The Cluster Telecommunications Service Manager (CTSM) is responsible for the end-to-end strategic planning, coordination, and intentional delivery of telecommunications services across a defined cluster of venues (approximately 8–15 venues) for a Large Scale event in 2028. This role provides direct leadership and oversight to Venue Planning and Operations Managers (VPOMs) and ensures that all venues within the cluster are delivered, integrated, supported, and decommissioned in alignment with program objectives, schedules, and service levels—covering the full lifecycle of planning, ordering, deployment, configuration, testing/commissioning, monitoring, operations support, and decommissioning. Key Responsibilities Cluster Leadership & Accountability • Own end-to-end delivery and operational readiness for all venues within the assigned cluster. • Provide direction, prioritization, and performance management for Venue Planning & Operations Managers (VPOMs). • Ensure consistent execution across venues, aligning to program standards, governance, and timelines. • Act as the single point of accountability for cluster-level performance, risks, and outcomes. • Accountable for the full service lifecycle across the cluster, including planning, ordering, deploying, configuring, testing, monitoring, support, and decommissioning. Integrated Planning & Delivery • Coordinate cluster-wide strategic planning across all Service Packages (SP2, SP3, SP4, SP7), including requirements definition, dependency management, and delivery sequencing. Collaborate with delivery partners responsible for other Service Packages. • Lead or coordinate ordering and fulfillment activities (equipment, circuits/services, spares) to ensure materials and services arrive on time for deployment windows. • Ensure alignment of: o High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) o Deployment schedules and dependencies o Configuration, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities o Monitoring, alerting, and operational support readiness (tools, processes, escalation paths) o Manage interdependencies between venues and external stakeholders. Program & Schedule Alignment • Ensure all cluster activities align with the NTT Project Schedule and individual Venue Rollout Schedules (VROS) • Identify critical path risks and implement mitigation strategies. • Provide accurate and timely inputs to program reporting cycles. Operational Readiness & Execution • Oversee transition from planning to operations across all cluster venues, ensuring an intentional handoff to steady-state support. • Ensure readiness for: o Test Events o Technology Rehearsals o Critical Operational Periods • Ensure services are actively monitored and supported through defined incident, escalation, and reporting processes to maintain SLA performance. • Validate that staffing, infrastructure, and processes meet SLA requirements. • Plan and oversee decommissioning activities (service shutdown, asset recovery/return, documentation closeout) in coordination with program timelines and stakeholders. Risk, Issue, and Escalation Management • Own cluster-level risk and issue management. • Consolidate and escalate risks from VPOMs as needed. • Drive resolution of: o Cross-venue conflicts o Resource constraints o Schedule impacts • Maintain alignment with program-level risk management processes. Resource & Logistics Coordination • Oversee resource planning across all venues in the cluster. • Ensure: o Adequate staffing (VPOMs, VTSMs, engineers) o Alignment with accreditation and access constraints o Efficient allocation of shared resources o Coordinate logistics for multi-venue deployments and operations Service Performance & Quality Assurance • Ensure all venues meet: o Service Level Agreements (SLAs) o Performance KPIs o Acceptance criteria • Drive consistency in quality across all venues. • Support testing, validation, and acceptance processes.

Skills

Project management, Service management, Client services, network operations, telecom

Top Skills Details

Project management,Service management,Client services,network operations,telecom

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Information Technology, Event Operations) required; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL) preferred; Experience working with diverse teams across multiple organizational boundaries Cluster Telecom Service Manager (CTSM): - Similar question as above, what type of career progression are we targeting? This is not engineering, this is operations and management - How many sites / venues role into the CTSM? Most likely will have 2+ sites (dependent on size of venue might be up to 20) (VTSM reports up to CTSM) - Are these resources responsible for procuring hardware and building BOMs or strictly managing the vendor partners that are engaged in the work? No, they are managing everything happening with engineering operations and the VTSM teams will be the ones that are responsible for “workers” in and out of each individual site. - Is travel required to various site locations? From time to time might need to visit venues assigned to.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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