Project Manager – IMS/Core Networks (Customer-Facing, Tier 1 Telecoms)

Location: Customer project is in India (Remote based, with occasional travel)

Contract Duration: to December 2026 (extendable)

FPG are looking to engage an experienced Customer project manager with experience of Cloud Core network projects (IMS, Voice, VoLTE core nodes, SDM, HSS, HLR, SBC, x-CSCF, TAS, BGCF, MGCF, MGW, MSC, MGCF, SDM).

This will be a contract position with project to the end of 2026, fully remote based.

The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Project Manager to support a Tier 1 telecom operator in Europe. You will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of Core Network (IMS) projects, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Core Network projects, ensuring seamless delivery and execution.
• Act as the primary customer interface, managing expectations and project timelines.
• Drive engagement with technical and business stakeholders.
• Project finance/financial acumen, experience, management
• Oversee project milestones, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure Core solutions meet customer requirements.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in Project Management within the telecoms industry.
• Strong background in Core Networks, with expertise in Cloud deployments.
• Excellent customer-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Project finance/financial acumen, experience, management
• Experience working with Tier 1 telecom operators.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.