Network Decommissioning Project Manager

Description:

Drive Mission-Critical Telecommunications & Data Center Programs by Leading Complex Network & Infrastructure Deployments as a Project Manager!



Pay Rate: $48.00/hr



PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of telecommunications, network infrastructure, and data center deployment projects across multiple locations.



This is a highly visible, customer-facing role responsible for managing project governance, deployment schedules, field operations, stakeholder communications, risk management, and project closeout activities. If you thrive in fast-paced operational environments and enjoy coordinating complex field deployments from planning through completion, this opportunity is for you.





What You'll Do



 Project Leadership & Delivery




  • Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders throughout project execution
  • Coordinate all project activities in accordance with approved work orders and deployment schedules
  • Manage project governance, administrative oversight, and operational reporting
  • Maintain accurate project schedules and deployment tracking across all assigned sites
  • Ensure field teams execute work according to approved Statements of Work (SOWs) and operational procedures
  • Support mobilization planning, deployment readiness, and site sequencing activities


 Risk, Change & Issue Management




  • Identify, track, and resolve project risks, blockers, and dependencies
  • Manage Found-in-Field change requests and approval workflows
  • Coordinate commercial approvals with customer stakeholders
  • Escalate project issues and customer-impacting risks appropriately and promptly
  • Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, and quality requirements


 Stakeholder Communication & Reporting




  • Facilitate weekly client status meetings
  • Prepare and present project updates covering:

    • Completed activities
    • Upcoming work
    • Schedule performance
    • Risks and dependencies
    • Field discoveries and change requests


  • Maintain meeting minutes, action logs, and follow-up documentation
  • Collaborate with field engineers, customer teams, and program leadership to maintain alignment


 Project Tracking & Documentation




  • Manage reporting activities within client project management applications and tracking systems
  • Maintain detailed Excel tracking tools that document:

    • Site locations
    • Planned and actual completion dates
    • Device decommissioning quantities
    • Found-in-Field activities
    • Remobilizations
    • Risks and project status


  • Verify completeness of:

    • Daily field logs
    • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) documentation
    • Before-and-after project photographs


  • Ensure project records are accurate, audit-ready, and compliant
  • Support invoicing validation through accurate milestone tracking and reporting




Required Qualifications




  • Proven experience managing:

    • Telecommunications deployments
    • Network infrastructure projects
    • Data center implementation programs


  • Experience coordinating field deployment or decommissioning teams across multiple locations
  • Strong project management expertise in:

    • Scheduling
    • Governance
    • Risk management
    • Operational reporting


  • Experience leading customer-facing meetings and executive-level communications
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for project tracking and reporting
  • Experience utilizing:

    • Work order systems
    • Field management applications
    • Project tracking platforms (NetPal, Field Tech, or similar)


  • Strong understanding of operational and field safety requirements
  • Experience enforcing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance procedures
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously




Preferred Qualifications




  • Experience with telecommunications infrastructure decommissioning projects
  • Familiarity with central offices, colocation facilities, and data center environments
  • Experience managing Found-in-Field change control processes
  • Knowledge of project invoicing validation and milestone reporting
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
  • Experience working within highly regulated customer environments




Why Join Us?



At PDS Tech Commercial, you'll have the opportunity to lead complex infrastructure programs that directly impact critical communications and technology operations.



What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?



? Lead large-scale telecommunications and data center deployments

? Work directly with customers and senior stakeholders

? Manage complex, multi-site project portfolios

? Drive operational excellence and project success

? Gain exposure to cutting-edge network and infrastructure environments

? Collaborate with field teams, engineers, and business leaders

? Competitive compensation and impactful work



This role is ideal for a project management professional who enjoys balancing customer needs, operational execution, field coordination, and strategic project leadership.





Apply Today!



Ready to take ownership of complex deployment programs and drive successful project outcomes?



Apply now and join PDS Tech Commercial as a Project Manager, where your leadership, communication, and organizational skills will help deliver critical infrastructure projects safely, on time, and with exceptional quality.




Pay Details: $48.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.



 
Job Number: US_EN_33_022364_2568358
Job Location: Palo Alto, CA
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Duration: indef
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 07/07/2026
Firm Name: PDS TECH COMMERCIAL, INC
Attention:
Address: 545 E JOHN CARPENTER FWY STE 950
City, State: IRVING, TX 75062
Phone: 214/647-9600
800 Phone: 800/270-4737
Email: Client.Services@pdstech.com
Website: Go To PDS Tech Commercial Website
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