Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced OSS Project Manager to lead and deliver key projects within the telecoms domain. The role involves managing end-to-end OSS projects, engaging with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely, on-budget delivery with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage OSS-related projects (eg, service assurance, provisioning, inventory systems) from initiation to delivery.
• Coordinate with internal technical teams, vendors, and third-party providers.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies using Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring minimal impact on timelines and deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation: project plans, status reports, risk logs, and stakeholder communications.
• Liaise with business and technical stakeholders to define project scope and objectives.
• Manage change requests, ensuring alignment with overall project goals and business priorities.
• Ensure compliance with telecom standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within telecoms, specifically with OSS platforms and systems.
• Strong understanding of OSS domains: service provisioning, activation, inventory, network management, and fault management.
• Experience with OSS tools/vendors (eg, Netcracker, Amdocs, Nokia, Ericsson, Ciena Blue Planet, etc.)
• Solid project management skills (Prince2, PMP, Agile/Scrum certified preferred).
• Familiarity with integration of OSS/BSS systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.

Desirable:

• Experience in 5G, SDN/NFV, or cloud-native OSS environments.
• Exposure to BSS systems (CRM, billing) and understanding of the full OSS/BSS stack.
• Previous experience working with Tier 1 telecom operators or vendors.