5G Core Deployment Project Manager

5G Core Deployment Project Manager- Remote-Anywhere in USA (Long term contract)
A leading telecommunications organization is seeking a Senior 5G Core Network Implementation Engineer for a contract opportunity in the United States. This role will support the implementation, certification, integration, and deployment of 5G Core / 5G Standalone (5G SA) network elements within a large-scale telecommunications environment. The position will focus on 5G Core tooling, call-flow processing, network observability, subscriber data management, and operational readiness using technologies such as UDM, UDR, AUSF, 5G HSS, CHF, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, and network management platforms.
This is a great opportunity for a senior telecom professional to play a key role in a Greenfield 5G SA deployment and work across Network Implementation, Planning, Maintenance Engineering, Operations, and DevOps organizations. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting 5G Core network elements, subscriber migration, network-element certification, tooling, monitoring, and production launch readiness. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale 5G deployments, gain exposure to next-generation telecom technologies, and contribute directly to customer and market launch success.
Contract Duration: 12 18 Months
Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of experience in telecommunications, network engineering, or wireless core network implementation
Strong experience with 5G Core / 5G Standalone (5G SA) network architecture and deployment
Hands-on experience with 5G Core network elements
Experience with UDM, UDR, AUSF, 5G HSS, CHF, and related subscriber-data/network functions
Experience supporting Greenfield 5G deployments
Experience with network-element certification, integration, testing, and production deployment
Experience with 5G Core call flows, troubleshooting, monitoring, and network observability
Experience working with Prometheus, Grafana, and Kibana
Experience supporting subscriber migration and phased customer deployment
Experience working with friendly trials, customer beta trials, and Market GA launch criteria
Knowledge of CALEA / Lawful Intercept requirements within telecom environments
Strong understanding of 4G EPC, 5G Core, IMS, and subscriber data management environments
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and cross-functional communication skills
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with SDL / Subscriber Data Layer technologies and subscriber data management solutions
Experience with NetAct / Element Management Systems
Experience with IMS Core subscriber data management, including HSS, AAA, HLR, UDM, and AUSF
Experience with EPC/5GC/NGC and Services Planning
Experience with Charging, CHF, Real-Time Reporting, DRouter, and LRouter
Experience supporting Virtualized Engineering, Network Management, and Application DevOps/Tenant Operations
Knowledge of 4G/5G Edge Application environments
Experience transitioning newly deployed network functions into Operations and Maintenance
Experience with large-scale telecom production environments
Strong understanding of end-to-end 4G/5G subscriber call flows
Experience working in cross-functional engineering organizations
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field preferred
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
30% 5G Core / 5G SA Network Implementation
20% 5G Core Tooling, Call-Flow Processing & Observability
15% UDM/UDR/5G HSS/Subscriber Data Management
15% Network Monitoring Prometheus, Grafana & Kibana
10% 4G EPC / IMS / 5G Core Integration
10% CALEA / Lawful Intercept, Charging & Operational Tooling
Daily Responsibilities
40% Hands On Network Implementation, Integration, Testing & Troubleshooting
20% Network Element Certification & Production Readiness
15% 5G Call-Flow Analysis, Tooling & Monitoring
15% Team Collaboration with Planning, Operations, Maintenance Engineering & DevOps
10% Documentation, Deployment Readiness & Customer/Market Launch Support
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