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Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Wireless Communication - 642309

Direct Hire

Manchester, New Hampshire - Remote Must be located within 2-hour from Manchester, New Hampshire

Salary Range: $90.00/hr – $97.39/hr

Overview

The Senior Project Manager – Wireless Communication will lead the wireless communications interface for smart grid and microgrid initiatives across multiple utility territories. This role provides high-level project oversight, technical direction, and full lifecycle management of complex telecom projects. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in wireless communications, with a strong emphasis on land mobile radio (LMR) system deployments, and excels in managing schedules, budgets, cross-functional teams, and vendor relationships.

This position requires extensive experience leading complex wireless communication efforts within utility, infrastructure, or telecom environments, and the ability to influence, communicate, and lead across all levels of an organization.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Oversight

Provide high-level project management direction for smart grid and microgrid wireless communication initiatives.

Oversee all wireless equipment interfaces and ensure alignment with project timelines and deliverables.

Manage full lifecycle project execution, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and vendor coordination.

Serve as the central liaison for internal teams, external partners, and subcontractors.

Wireless Communications Expertise

Lead and execute telecom deployments involving:

Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems (required)

Voice & data radio

Dispatch and control consoles

RF site development

RF RTU rooftop deployment projects

Apply deep knowledge of wireless communication infrastructure to support troubleshooting, validation, and optimization.

Process Improvement & Strategy

Identify process issues, root causes, and improvement opportunities across systems and workflows.

Develop summaries, recommendations, and implementation plans for leadership review.

Apply continuous improvement methodologies and internal controls to improve operational efficiency.

Create tools, systems, and applications to streamline data flow and enhance organizational learning.

Collaborate with stakeholders to automate manual processes and integrate new technologies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Lead cross-functional project teams across engineering, operations, construction, and technology units.

Effectively coordinate with subcontractors and evaluate subcontractor performance.

Influence without direct authority to ensure alignment and accountability.

Facilitate meetings, conduct presentations, and maintain strong communication at all levels.

Technical Tools & Systems

Support system configuration and administration for applications used in telecom and process improvement efforts.

Develop internal applications or tools to support business unit needs.

Conduct testing and rollout of new features and enhancements.

Identify opportunities for automation and help select optimal toolsets for implementation.

Required Qualifications

Wireless Communication experience is required.

Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system deployment experience is a must.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering ; degrees in Finance, Business, or equivalent considered.

20+ years of project management or project development experience supporting complex pre-construction or infrastructure projects.

Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, and multiple concurrent projects.

Leadership experience working with highly technical, cross-functional teams.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

Ability to write reports, analyze data, and deliver presentations.

Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking communication skills.

Experience with subcontractors or in a subcontractor environment.

Expertise in process improvement, root cause analysis, and change management practices.

Highly self-motivated, independent, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Strong customer focus and decisiveness.

Demonstrated curiosity for learning and adopting new technologies.

Ideal Candidate Background

Candidates may come from wireless communication infrastructure firms, telecom engineering companies, or utility consulting firms supporting major utilities.

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