TPM at AST SpaceMobile in Dallas, TX

Job 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 Technical Project Manager (TPM) to join our Program Management Office (PMO) and lead the execution of complex technical initiatives across an advanced telecommunications ecosystem. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional projects from planning through deployment, coordinating engineering, operations, and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business and customer requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with technical knowledge of telecommunications networks, enabling them to effectively manage delivery efforts, align stakeholders, mitigate risks, and ensure successful project outcomes across multiple technology domains. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage project plans, including scope, milestones, timelines, dependencies, resource requirements, and success criteria. Lead execution of complex technical projects from initiation through deployment and operational handoff. Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, product, and delivery organizations. Monitor project progress, communicate status updates, and provide regular reporting to leadership and key stakeholders. Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively manage issues to minimize delivery impacts. Translate technical and business requirements into actionable project plans and execution roadmaps. Support the deployment and integration of telecommunications solutions across multiple network domains. Coordinate testing, validation, certification, and rollout activities to ensure solution quality and operational readiness. Facilitate collaboration between research, engineering, and operational teams to transition new capabilities into production environments. Analyze performance metrics and project outcomes to identify opportunities for process and operational improvements. Drive accountability across teams and vendors to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives. Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution efforts for complex technical and operational challenges. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field. Master’s degree preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) or related certification is a plus. Experience Minimum of 8 years of experience in telecommunications engineering, network delivery, technical program management, or related technical project leadership roles. Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional technical projects in telecommunications, networking, or technology environments. Demonstrated success delivering complex integration, deployment, or infrastructure initiatives. Experience working with service providers, network operators, technology vendors, or large enterprise organizations. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting wireless, mobile, satellite, or next-generation communications networks. Knowledge of radio access networks (RAN), core network technologies, transport networks, IMS, OSS/BSS, or related telecommunications systems. Familiarity with network testing, validation, integration, and performance optimization methodologies. Experience working with cloud-native technologies, virtualization, software-defined networking (SDN), or network automation. Understanding of telecommunications standards, regulatory environments, and industry best practices. Exposure to emerging wireless technologies, edge computing, and advanced network architectures. Experience managing multi-vendor programs and complex tech