Director, Technical Project Delivery
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Master's degree in Telecommunications, Network Architecture, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Nice to have
- Experience supporting satellite communications, next-generation wireless networks, or large-scale telecommunications infrastructure programs
- Experience working with mobile network operators, telecommunications service providers, equipment manufacturers, or systems integrators
- Knowledge of non-terrestrial network architectures and satellite-terrestrial integration concepts
- Experience with cloud-native networking technologies, virtualization platforms, and software-defined networking environments
- Familiarity with telecommunications standards, network architecture documentation, and systems integration methodologies
- Experience supporting live network launches, field trials, beta programs, and large-scale operational deployments
- PMP, PgMP, or other relevant project and program management certifications
Full description
AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Director of Technical Project Delivery to lead the execution of complex telecommunications infrastructure programs across multiple markets. This role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of network deployment initiatives, including gateway implementation, transport connectivity, network integration, activation, testing, and operational readiness activities.
The ideal candidate will combine deep technical knowledge with strong program leadership capabilities to coordinate cross-functional engineering, operations, vendor, and partner teams. This individual will oversee technical delivery teams, manage program risk, drive integration and readiness activities, and ensure alignment between deployment objectives and broader network strategy.
As a senior leader, you will serve as a key interface between engineering, operations, program management, and executive leadership while ensuring technical excellence, execution discipline, and network readiness across a rapidly evolving telecommunications environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the portfolio of technical programs associated with gateway deployment, transport connectivity, network integration, and service activation across multiple markets
- Establish and maintain technical delivery plans aligned with partner commitments, network deployment schedules, and strategic roadmap objectives
- Resolve technical dependencies and trade-offs across radio access, transport, core network, gateway, and user equipment domains
- Approve technical delivery baselines, mitigation plans, recovery plans, and readiness milestones
- Build, lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical project managers and delivery professionals
- Establish quality standards for technical planning, testing evidence, documentation, reporting, and operational readiness reviews
- Support recruitment, onboarding, development, and performance management of technical delivery personnel
- Coordinate end-to-end integration activities and functional testing efforts with engineering and validation teams
- Ensure technical readiness requirements are met for key deployment milestones, launch activities, and operational transitions
- Support field trials, beta programs, system validation efforts, and service readiness activities