Ribbon Communications is seeking an IP/VoIP Telecom Project Manager to oversee and coordinate technical solution deployment projects, including project planning, testing, implementation, and deployment readiness. The Project Manager works closely with customers and internal teams-Product Line Managers, R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, and Professional Services-to ensure projects meet expectations for quality, scope, resourcing, and timelines. This role is involved in all phases of the project lifecycle, from kickoff through handoff to Ribbon Support.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer projects and postsales deliverables through regular virtual and/or inperson engagements. Travel may be required.
- Manage project scope, schedules, resources, and deliverables for complex Ribbon deployments involving multiple network and telecom products.
- Lead matrixed project teams-including Professional Services, Sales, PLM, Supply Chain, and customer technical teams-to deliver projects within scope, budget, schedule, and quality targets.
- Conduct ongoing account reviews with customers on product roadmaps, upgrades, operational topics, and technical support escalations.
- Identify, analyze, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
- Monitor and update project financials, including forecasting for professional services revenue.
- Prepare and deliver clear communication plans ensuring proactive and consistent updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
- Minimum 5 years of handson, customerfacing Project Management experience in a highly technical, fastpaced engineering environment.
- Handson technical experience in the telecommunications domain, including:
- IP networking (IP, TCP/IP, Ethernet)
- Telecommunications & telephony systems
- SIP and VoIP technologies
- Wireless technologies
- Troubleshooting in telecom/IP network environments
- Experience managing telecom field deployments or traffic migrations
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse and remote teams.
- Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Smartsheet (or similar PM tools such as MS Project or Jira).
- Ability to work outside normal business hours when required.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with delivery processes involving field deployments and telecommunications traffic migration.
- PMP certification.
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Ribbon Communications
Feb 05, 2026