Senior Project Manager - Telecom Optimization - REMOTE

Req ID: 362143 

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We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager - Telecom Optimization - REMOTE to join our team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States (US).

Senior Project Manager – Telecom Optimization (AMER)

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager – Telecom Optimization to lead a strategic telecom productivity initiative focused on optimizing wireline network services across the Americas (AMER).

This role will drive a structured telecom rationalization program reviewing ~400 network circuits, partnering closely with telecom suppliers and internal infrastructure teams to deliver ~$4M in cost savings for 2026 through circuit optimization, contract renegotiation, and service modernization.

The ideal candidate will combine strong project/program management, telecom domain expertise, financial rigor, and supplier engagement to execute a large-scale infrastructure cost optimization initiative.

Key Responsibilities

Telecom Optimization Project Leadership

• Lead execution of a telecom productivity initiative targeting ~$4M in savings in 2026.
• Develop and manage the telecom optimization roadmap including circuit rationalization, contract renegotiation, and service consolidation.
• Drive project / program governance, milestones, and delivery tracking to ensure savings targets are achieved.

Circuit Rationalization & Network Optimization

• Partner with telecom providers and internal teams to review ~400 AMER network circuits.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to:
  • Eliminate redundant circuits
  • Right-size bandwidth
  • Decommission unused services
  • Optimize service types (MPLS, DIA, broadband, etc.)
• Coordinate with network engineering teams to ensure network resiliency and service continuity during optimization activities.

Supplier Engagement & Contract Optimization

• Work closely with telecom suppliers to evaluate service inventory and pricing structures.
• Assist negotiations and structured reviews focused on cost reduction and contract optimization.
• Ensure vendors are accountable for identifying and executing cost savings opportunities.

Financial Tracking & Savings Realization

• Track telecom spend and savings against program targets.
• Develop reporting and dashboards to monitor:
  • Circuit inventory
  • Optimization progress
  • Financial impact and realized savings
• Partner with Finance and Procurement to validate savings realization.

Cross-Functional Program Execution

• Collaborate with teams across:
  • Network Engineering 
  • Network Architecture 
  • Infrastructure PMO
  • Service Delivery
  • Procurement
  • Finance
  • Telecom Manages Service Partner
• Ensure alignment with broader infrastructure modernization and productivity initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 7–10+ years experience in telecom, network infrastructure, or IT cost optimization programs
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience managing telecom circuit inventories and carrier services
• 5+ years of strong understanding of enterprise telecom services including:
  • MPLS
  • DIA / broadband
  • WAN connectivity
  • Carrier network services
• 3 to 5 years of experience managing large vendor and telecom provider relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading telecom rationalization or network transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with telecom expense management (TEM) tools
• Experience supporting MPLS modernization or WAN transformation programs
• Experience operating in large global enterprise environments
• Strong financial and analytical skills with experience tracking cost savings initiatives
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional infrastructure programs

Success Metrics

• Delivery of ~$4M telecom savings in 2026
• Successful optimization of ~400 AMER telecom circuits
• Reduction of redundant or underutilized telecom services
• Improved telecom cost transparency and governance
• On-time execution of telecom optimization roadmap

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $78,948 - $164,476. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

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About NTT DATA

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