[Remote] Telecom Project Manager – 5g Core and Cloud networks

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NextGen, a Kelly Telecom company, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex network projects for a Tier 1 U.S. telecommunications operator. The role focuses on managing 5G Core, Core Cloud, and cloud-native network deliveries, coordinating with engineering, validation, operations, and customer stakeholders while mitigating risks and ensuring successful execution. Responsibilities • Lead complex network projects for a Tier 1 U.S. telecommunications operator • Experience working directly with customer network engineering, lab validation, and network operations teams, as well as middle management • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments and manage competing priorities • Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to manage expectations and respond effectively to internal and external stakeholders • Demonstrated ability to proactively identify, anticipate, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and gating issues • Strong execution mindset with a track record of keeping complex projects on schedule and driving successful delivery Skills • Extensive experience delivering core network projects for Tier 1 telecommunications operators in the United States, with a strong preference for Verizon-related engagements • Proven experience managing Core Cloud / cloud-native network projects • Good understanding of 5G Core, EPC/4G Core, IMS, VoLTE/VoNR, Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), SDN, and cloud-native network architectures • Knowledge of CNF/VNF deployments , containerized network functions, microservices, APIs, and cloud orchestration • Familiarity with 5G SA/NSA, AMF, SMF, UPF, NRF, PCF, UDM/UDR, AUSF, NSSF , and related 5G Core components • Understanding of EPC components such as MME, SGW, PGW, HSS, PCRF, and related mobility/data-plane technologies • Exposure to IMS architecture , including CSCF, SBC, SIP, VoLTE/VoNR, and voice/data service integration • Experience working with network automation, CI/CD, DevOps, Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform , and infrastructure-as-code environments is highly desirable • Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP and telecom cloud infrastructure is a plus • Strong project management background — this is a Project Manager role, not a TPM role • Experience working directly with customer network engineering, lab validation, and network operations teams, as well as middle management • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments and manage competing priorities • Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to manage expectations and respond effectively to internal and external stakeholders • Demonstrated ability to proactively identify, anticipate, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and gating issues • Strong execution mindset with a track record of keeping complex projects on schedule and driving successful delivery • Must be U.S.-based • Nokia + Verizon experience, 5g Core Network/Core Cloud delivery, and hands-on project management experience within a large-scale telecom environment • • Nokia and Verizon project experience is strongly preferred • Benefits • Health, Dental and Vision Benefits • Long-Term growth potential • 401k • The opportunity to work with a game changing client and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry • Ongoing career support • 24/7 support • Competitive employee benefits Company Overview • As part of KELLY’s SETT (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Telecom) Business Unit, we are committed to providing state-of-the-art digital infrastructure and telecom engineering solutions for legacy, 5G, and private networks. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://nextgengr.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2026, 25 in 2025, 22 in 2024, 15 in 2023, 16 in 2022, 9 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.