Project Specialist II – Network Planning & Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Leads client projects and events from the initial concept to the post-event evaluation.

• Manages a schedule of events with minimal daily oversight.

• Independently directs and oversees multiple projects.

• Collects event details and requirements from stakeholders, managing the planning and execution of events.

• Maintains the communication cycle with requestors, both internal and external.

• Collaborates with event delivery contributors to ensure the successful achievement of event objectives.

• Coordinates internal resources and third-party vendors for the execution of approved events.

• Establishes project metrics, engaging all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

• Initiates updates, resolves issues, and identifies areas for process improvement.

• Clarifies first-party platforms and troubleshoots hardware as necessary.

• Works alongside the team to define and document material flow and standard operating procedures.

• Generates metrics and communicates them to internal stakeholders.

• Handles booking, scheduling, and expense reporting related to events and travel.

• Provides event support during peak periods, including unpacking, packing, transporting products, and assisting with the delivery and shipment of materials as needed.

• Prepares devices for distribution, including software updates, flashing devices, and troubleshooting.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S/B.A) from a four-year college or university and 2 to 5 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Develops productive working relationships internally and externally.

• Exercises judgment within established procedures and practices to determine the appropriate course of action.

• Exceptional communication skills, including writing, proofreading, and verbal communication.

• Over 10 years of experience in telecom/network engineering, OSS platforms, or network operations.

• Strong understanding of IP/MPLS, Ethernet, optical transport, and telecom infrastructure.

• Experience with OSS/network inventory tools (e.g., Ericsson ENM, Nokia NSP, Oracle OSS, Bentley).

• In-depth knowledge of configuration management, discovery/reconciliation, and ITIL practices.

• Demonstrated ability to set standards, influence engineers, and drive process enhancements.

• Experience in regulated or utility environments is a significant advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage offered through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical coverage provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees.

• Dental coverage provided through UHC Nationwide.

• Vision coverage provided by UHC.

• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care.

• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific).

• Continuing Education and Professional Development opportunities via various integrated platforms, such as Udemy and Coursera.

• Corporate Wellness Program offered by Goomi Group.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Wellness Days.

• 401k Plan.

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance.

• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance.

• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance.

• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped).

• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, with a maximum of 120 hours annually).

• Paid Holidays.

• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or additional ancillary benefits mandated by state and federal law.