We are seeking an experienced IP Core Network Project Manager to lead the planning, deployment, upgrade, and delivery of IP Core Network projects. The ideal candidate will have strong telecom networking expertise combined with end-to-end project management experience, ensuring successful delivery of core network initiatives within scope, budget, and timeline.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end IP Core Network projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

Coordinate deployment and integration of IP/MPLS, LTE/EPC, IMS, 4G/5G Core network solutions.

Engage with stakeholders, customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Develop project plans, schedules, resource allocation, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.

Track project progress, budget, scope, issues, and dependencies.

Organize project governance meetings, status reviews, and steering committee updates.

Ensure compliance with telecom standards, operational requirements, and customer expectations.

Support network migration, transformation, and optimization programs.

Manage vendor deliverables and contract obligations.

Prepare project documentation, reports,



and executive presentations.

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of Project Management experience within the Telecommunications industry.

Strong knowledge of

IP Networking

IP/MPLS

BGP, OSPF, IS-IS

MPLS VPN

LTE/EPC

IMS Core

4G/5G Core Networks

Network Security

Experience managing telecom infrastructure deployment projects.

Robust stakeholder and vendor management skills.

Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methodologies.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP, Prince2, or Agile Certification.

Experience working with telecom vendors such as Nokia, Ericsson, Huawei, Cisco, or Juniper.

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Nice to Have

Cloud networking experience.

SD-WAN knowledge.

Network Automation exposure.

Data Center Networking experience.

Target Profiles

IP Core Project Manager

Telecom Network Project Manager

Core Network Delivery Manager

5G Program Manager

Network Transformation Project Manager

📌 IP Core Network Project Manager (Sydney)
🏢 N2S.Global
📍 Sydney