OSS Project Manager - Telecoms

Summary: The OSS Project Manager will oversee and deliver critical projects in the telecoms sector, focusing on end-to-end management of OSS initiatives. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, while effectively managing stakeholder engagement and risks. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in OSS project management and a strong understanding of telecom standards and practices.

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.

Key Skills:

• 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.

Salary (Rate): £450

City: Bristol

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT