The Role
Lead complex Open RAN-based 5G/6G programs for federal clients, managing execution from capture to delivery, ensuring performance and alignment with objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In
Parallel Wireless is reimagining mobile networks with innovative, energy-efficient Open RAN solutions. Join us as we lead the future of telecommunications, driving innovation through green and sustainable networks. Learn more about our mission, vision and values.
Parallel Wireless is seeking a highly driven Senior Program Manager to lead strategic programs within our U.S. Federal Solutions Group. This role oversees programs from initial capture through final delivery, ensuring execution excellence and alignment with business, financial, and customer objectives. The Senior Program Manager will drive program performance across cost, schedule, and technical execution while serving as the primary interface to federal and defense customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end execution of complex Open RAN–based 5G/6G programs supporting federal and defense customers.
- Own program cost, schedule, and technical performance from initiation through delivery.
- Develop and manage program plans, baselines, and execution for firm-fixed-price and cost-plus contracts.
- Ensure delivery of contractual milestones, deliverables, and performance objectives.
- Serve as the primary customer interface and lead program reviews on technical progress, cost, schedule, and risk.
- Support contract negotiations and modifications, aligning scope, terms, and financial conditions.
- Drive program financial performance, including orders, revenue, margin, and cash flow.
- Manage risks, opportunities, and trade-offs while identifying follow-on business opportunities.
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, contracts, and supply chain to ensure successful program execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or similar engineering field with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience
- Expertise in wireless communication systems, Open RAN, 5G/6G technologies, or related networking domains.
- Proven track record of delivering complex programs with multimillion‑dollar budgets and multi‑stakeholder environments.
- U.S. Citizen with active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain clearance at Secret or higher level.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience managing DoW development projects for RF communications, networking, or cellular applications.
- Solid technical background in RF communications with strong business acumen
- Knowledge of Government contracting practices and Earned Value Management (EVMS)
- Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience using Microsoft Project, and the Microsoft Office suite of applications Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
Parallel Wireless is expanding the ecosystem for Open RAN with the GreenRAN™ energy-efficient Hardware-Agnostic technology. Deployed worldwide, our comprehensive 2G/3G/4G/5G Macro RAN solutions enhance network security while reducing operating expenses. As pioneers of Open RAN, we prioritize innovation, flexibility, and sustainability to help build a more connected, and green networks. Headquartered in the USA with global R&D centers, we are proud to serve over 60 customers worldwide and have been recognized with over 100 industry awards. Our mission is to accelerate GSMA’s Mobile Net Zero initiative by reducing TCO and driving innovation across the telecom ecosystem.Learn more at www.parallelwireless.com.
Parallel Wireless embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams representing all backgrounds, with a wide range of perspectives, and empowering industry-leading skills. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.Parallel Wireless does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or individuals. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Parallel Wireless employees, or any other company location. Parallel Wireless is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or similar field
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
- Expertise in wireless communication systems, Open RAN, 5G/6G technologies
- Proven track record with multimillion-dollar budgets
- U.S. Citizen with active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain
- Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification
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The Company
What We Do
At Parallel Wireless, we believe that software has the power to unleash amazing opportunities for the world. We disrupt the ways wireless networks are built and operated. We are reimagining how hardware, software and the cloud work together to change deployment economics for our customers. Our ALL G O-RAN software platform forms an open, secure and intelligent RAN architecture to deliver wireless connectivity, so all people can be connected whenever, wherever, and however they choose. We are engaged with over 50 global MNOs and have been recognized with over 74 industry awards. At the core of what we do is our team of Reimaginers who value innovation, collaboration, openness and customer success. For more information, visit: www.parallelwireless.com.
