IT Project Manager - AMI 2.0

IT Project Manager - AMI 2.0

Location: Rosemead, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 18 months
• Start: ASAP
• Pay Rate: $117.47 $130.14 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8 AM - 5 PM
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role requires a strong Project Manager who can manage telecommunications and network workstreams. The position is responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of telecommunications and wireless network components for the AMI 2.0 program. The PM will support planning and execution activities, coordinating across IT, engineering, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment. The role involves tracking risks, issues, and dependencies, and supporting the timely delivery of cellular and wireless communication solutions in line with program objectives. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with IoT products, particularly in procuring solutions for customers, and should be able to interact with carriers to negotiate and identify the right products. This is not a technical role; the hiring manager is looking for a functional Project Manager with prior technical experience an ideal candidate would be a Network Sales or Network Pre-Sales Project Manager with a technical background.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of telecommunications and wireless network components for the AMI 2.0 program.
• Support planning and execution activities, coordinating across IT, engineering, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Track risks, issues, dependencies, and support timely delivery of cellular and wireless communication solutions in line with program objectives.
• Ensure adherence to project plans, regulatory requirements, and enterprise standards while contributing to the delivery of reliable and scalable telecom capabilities for AMI 2.0.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of the network communications workstream scope across AMI 2.0 program releases (e.g., cellular, mesh, carrier and cloud interconnections, head-end integration).
• Drive alignment between network solutions and broader AMI 2.0 system architecture (MDMS, HES, Cloud, SAP, ADMS).
• Facilitate technical evaluations and vendor assessments with evaluation and selection documentation, including RFI/RFP responses and architecture recommendation development.
• Develop and present clear, data-driven recommendations for network communications technologies, deployment approaches, and vendor selection.
• Analyze technical, operational, financial, and risk considerations to support executive decisions.
• Lead the development, validation, and alignment of wireless and carrier service requirements, ensuring all requirements are vetted, traceable across design and delivery artifacts, and accurately reflected in the E2E requirements baseline and future releases.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of telecom components, including planning, design, build, testing, and deployment.
• Manage scope and schedule, ensuring technical deliverables meet quality, performance, and security requirements.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, cybersecurity, field deployment, and IT teams.
• Cross-functional coordination across IT, wireless engineering, field operations, vendors, PMO, and supply management teams.
• Manage vendor performance, deliverables, and contract alignment for telecom providers.
• Facilitate regular working sessions, governance reviews, and escalation forums.

Required Skills

• 10 years of project/program management experience in data/network services, 3GPP-based wireless, networking, or infrastructure delivery.
• Strong knowledge of telecom/network technologies (MESH, FAN, Cellular, WAN/backhaul, IoT communications).
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate complex technical decision-making and architecture discussions.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, system integrators, and multiple vendors in large programs.
• Strong risk/issue management, planning, and execution capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and financials across multi-workstream initiatives.

Preferred Skills

• 3GPP-based wireless experience with Tier 1 wireless carriers experience.
• Experience with AMI 1.0 and/or AMI 2.0 programs, smart grid, network or device management systems, 3GPP cellular solutions, SIM management, or utility telecom infrastructure.
• Experience with vendor evaluation and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements for wireless telecom and grid communications.
• Experience developing executive-level materials (decision decks, strategy presentations).
• PMP certification highly preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Major California electric utility delivering power to millions. Committed to reliable, clean energy, we serve a vast region spanning central, coastal, and Southern California. We're pioneers in sustainable energy solutions, reducing carbon emissions, and improving air quality. Join our diverse team of problem-solvers and contribute to a greener planet. We power California's future.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-06604

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