Senior Project Manager – Verizon Network Deployment

Location: Remote | Dallas, TX, USA

Employment Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Contract

Applicants must be US Citizens or GC Holders.

About the Role:

Techner is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Network Deployment to lead end-to-end Verizon deployment and modernization programs. This role requires a strong technical and delivery background across transport upgrades, hub/CRAN deployments, router modernization, and small-cell/RAN initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with Verizon standards, tools, and workflows, and a proven ability to deliver complex, multi-site programs with first-pass acceptance and high-quality execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end Verizon network deployment programs, including 1G→10G transport upgrades, hub/CRAN router deployments, small-cell/RAN rollouts, and dark fiber builds.
• Own full project lifecycle from intake through planning, execution, acceptance, and close-out.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, field operations, integration, and vendors.
• Provide technical oversight across transport networks, router configurations (Cisco/Nokia), and timing systems (GPS/GNSS).
• Review and validate configurations, test results, and as-built documentation to ensure deployment readiness and compliance.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and change activities, including mitigation and rollback planning during cutovers.
• Lead readiness calls, cutover coordination, and stakeholder communications across multiple teams.
• Ensure compliance with Verizon standards, processes, and acceptance criteria.
• Track progress, risks, and milestones using Microsoft Project and internal delivery tools.
• Prepare and submit complete close-out and acceptance packages with accurate reporting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in network deployment and/or technical project management.
• Strong hands-on experience with Verizon deployment programs, including transport, hub/CRAN, and router modernization.
• Solid understanding of backhaul/transport networks, LAG, QoS, adjacency validation, and timing systems.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-site deployments with first-pass acceptance.
• Experience with Verizon tools such as Fuze, SPM, IOP, and ENM.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and execution skills.
• Experience with OneFiber, transport modernization, or network decommissioning projects.
• Background in field operations, integration, RF coordination, or drive testing.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience.
• Long-term opportunity on high-impact Verizon deployment programs.
• Exposure to advanced network modernization and transport initiatives.
• Collaborative and performance-driven work environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $130,573.05 - $150,872.92 per year

Work Location: Remote