IT Project Manager V

Leadstack Inc

Rosemead, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$117.47–$130.14 Per Hour
SKILLS
Carrier Requirements, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Networks, Contract Negotiation, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Financial Risk, Fortune 500 Customers, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Internet of Things, Maintain Compliance, Network Management Software, Operational Audit, Performance Management, Program Planning, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Requirements, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Management, SAP, Schedule Development, Smart Grid, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Team Lead/Manager, Technical Analysis, Technical Delivery, Testing, Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Rosemead, CA
POSTED
3 days ago
LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation's fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.

Job Title: IT Project Manager V
Duration: 18 Months
Location: Rosemead, CA, 91770 - Hybrid onsite Tu & W

Pay Rate: $117.47 - 130.14/hr

Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Workload
  • 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, and 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/Attributes
  • 10+ years of p roject/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 ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.
  • Experience managing scope, schedule, and financials across multi-workstream initiatives.

Desired Skills/Attributes
  • 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).
To know more about current opportunities at LeadStack, please visit us at https://leadstackinc.com/careers/
Should you have any questions, feel free to call me on 415) 873-3646 or send an email on rakesh.dutta@leadstackinc.com

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