Technical Project Manager - IP/MPLS

Position Objective:

• Lead and manage end-to-end projects in the domain of IP/MPLS and advanced telecom network technologies.
• Serve as a technical consultant and project leader, overseeing planning, design, implementation, and delivery.
• Drive project execution by ensuring alignment with approved scope, budget, KPIs, and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project rollout.
• Provide technical leadership in areas of IP, MPLS, QoS, and broadband architecture.
• Establish and maintain project governance, documentation, and reporting frameworks.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies; implement mitigation and improvement actions.
• Ensure adherence to technical standards, quality benchmarks, and operational excellence.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and execute complex IP/MPLS network deployment projects, ensuring full alignment with technical and business objectives.
• Develop comprehensive project charters, schedules, KPIs, SLAs, and communication plans to manage deliverables and milestones.
• Oversee the design, configuration, and integration of large-scale, multi-vendor IP/MPLS networks supporting L2/L3 VPNs and QoS implementations.
• Manage the rollout and migration of core, aggregation, and access network elements, including routers, switches, and transport equipment.
• Conduct detailed network design validation, interoperability testing, and acceptance of MPLS VPNs, TE tunnels, and QoS configurations.
• Review and approve HLDs (High-Level Designs) and LLDs (Low-Level Designs), ensuring compliance with architectural standards and performance benchmarks.
• Prepare and evaluate technical documentation, RFPs, RFIs, and vendor proposals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project scope.
• Monitor vendor and subcontractor performance, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and adherence to SLAs.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for network-related issues, escalating and resolving performance bottlenecks during rollout.
• Validate test cases, oversee lab and field trials, and prepare final evaluation reports with recommendations and performance insights.
• Ensure seamless integration of MPLS TE, FRR, LDP, RSVP-TE, MP-BGP, and OSPF-TE protocols within the network.
• Support the deployment of Ethernet, IP/MPLS, VPLS, and broadband DSL architectures for large service provider networks.
• Coordinate with NOC and operations teams to define acceptance criteria, testing procedures, and handover documentation.
• Track and report project progress, risks, and variances to management with mitigation and recovery plans.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for network optimization, QoS enhancement, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, or Computer Engineering
• Certification: PMP or PgMP (mandatory) | CCNP/CCIE/JNCIP/JNCIE preferred.
• 10+ years in IP/MPLS network projects, including 5 years in project management with large telecom operators or integrators.
• Strong expertise in MPLS VPN (RFC 2547bis), QoS design, and broadband network architectures.
• Deep understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) and Ethernet technologies (VPLS, QinQ, STP, MSTP, LAG, Multicast).
• Skilled in MPLS TE, FRR, LDP, RSVP-TE, MP-BGP, and OSPF-TE configuration and deployment.
• Experience with Cisco IOS and other multi-vendor routing/switching platforms.
• Familiar with transport and access technologies — DWDM, EoSDH, POS, GigE, BRAS, and MSAN.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale IP/MPLS rollouts, manage vendors, and ensure KPI-driven delivery.