Hiring: Technical Project Manager (Network Infrastructure) Location: Washington, DC (Remote) Job Type: Long-Term Contract About the Role We are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead complex, high-availability network infrastructure programs. This role will drive end-to-end delivery of critical initiatives, ensuring seamless execution across IP networking, optical transport, and data center connectivity. You will work closely with network architects, engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards. Key Responsibilities Lead full lifecycle delivery of network infrastructure projects (initiation implementation) Manage IP networking (routing/switching), optical transport, and data center connectivity initiatives Identify risks (technical blockers, hardware delays, dependencies) and implement mitigation strategies Translate complex technical requirements into structured project plans, milestones, and deliverables Ensure compliance with change management, configuration management, and network security protocols Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for site surveys, installations, and optical turn-ups Drive budget forecasting, resource allocation, and schedule re-baselining Provide executive-level reporting on KPIs, risks, and project status Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field 10+ years of experience in technical program/project management Strong experience managing network infrastructure projects Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Experience managing cross-functional teams (architects, engineers, SMEs) Expertise in tools: Jira, MS Project, ServiceNow, Visio PMP Certification (mandatory) Preferred Qualifications ITIL v4 Certification Scrum / Product Owner or other Agile certifications Exposure to: Network monitoring tools Firewall configuration SDN / Cloud integrationL
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