Senior Project Manager - Telecom Optimization - REMOTE
About The Position
We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager - Telecom Optimization - REMOTE to join our team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States (US). Senior Project Manager – Telecom Optimization (AMER) We are seeking a Senior Project Manager – Telecom Optimization to lead a strategic telecom productivity initiative focused on optimizing wireline network services across the Americas (AMER). This role will drive a structured telecom rationalization program reviewing ~400 network circuits, partnering closely with telecom suppliers and internal infrastructure teams to deliver ~$4M in cost savings for 2026 through circuit optimization, contract renegotiation, and service modernization. The ideal candidate will combine strong project/program management, telecom domain expertise, financial rigor, and supplier engagement to execute a large-scale infrastructure cost optimization initiative.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years experience in telecom, network infrastructure, or IT cost optimization programs
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience managing telecom circuit inventories and carrier services
- 5+ years of strong understanding of enterprise telecom services including: MPLS DIA / broadband WAN connectivity Carrier network services
- 3 to 5 years of experience managing large vendor and telecom provider relationships
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading telecom rationalization or network transformation initiatives
- Familiarity with telecom expense management (TEM) tools
- Experience supporting MPLS modernization or WAN transformation programs
- Experience operating in large global enterprise environments
- Strong financial and analytical skills with experience tracking cost savings initiatives
- Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional infrastructure programs
Responsibilities
- Lead execution of a telecom productivity initiative targeting ~$4M in savings in 2026.
- Develop and manage the telecom optimization roadmap including circuit rationalization, contract renegotiation, and service consolidation.
- Drive project / program governance, milestones, and delivery tracking to ensure savings targets are achieved.
- Partner with telecom providers and internal teams to review ~400 AMER network circuits.
- Assist in identifying opportunities to: Eliminate redundant circuits Right-size bandwidth Decommission unused services Optimize service types (MPLS, DIA, broadband, etc.)
- Coordinate with network engineering teams to ensure network resiliency and service continuity during optimization activities.
- Work closely with telecom suppliers to evaluate service inventory and pricing structures.
- Assist negotiations and structured reviews focused on cost reduction and contract optimization.
- Ensure vendors are accountable for identifying and executing cost savings opportunities.
- Track telecom spend and savings against program targets.
- Develop reporting and dashboards to monitor: Circuit inventory Optimization progress Financial impact and realized savings
- Partner with Finance and Procurement to validate savings realization.
- Collaborate with teams across: Network Engineering Network Architecture Infrastructure PMO Service Delivery Procurement Finance Telecom Manages Service Partner
- Ensure alignment with broader infrastructure modernization and productivity initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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