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Director, Technical Project Delivery

AST SpaceMobile271 open roles

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Dallas, Texas, United States
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  5. 35.5%30 days
  6. 58.6%60 days
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AST SpaceMobile median: 51 days open

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AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Director of Technical Project Delivery to lead the execution of complex telecommunications infrastructure programs across multiple markets. This role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of network deployment initiatives, including gateway implementation, transport connectivity, network integration, activation, testing, and operational readiness activities.

The ideal candidate will combine deep technical knowledge with strong program leadership capabilities to coordinate cross-functional engineering, operations, vendor, and partner teams. This individual will oversee technical delivery teams, manage program risk, drive integration and readiness activities, and ensure alignment between deployment objectives and broader network strategy.

As a senior leader, you will serve as a key interface between engineering, operations, program management, and executive leadership while ensuring technical excellence, execution discipline, and network readiness across a rapidly evolving telecommunications environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the portfolio of technical programs associated with gateway deployment, transport connectivity, network integration, and service activation across multiple markets
  • Establish and maintain technical delivery plans aligned with partner commitments, network deployment schedules, and strategic roadmap objectives
  • Resolve technical dependencies and trade-offs across radio access, transport, core network, gateway, and user equipment domains
  • Approve technical delivery baselines, mitigation plans, recovery plans, and readiness milestones
  • Build, lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical project managers and delivery professionals
  • Establish quality standards for technical planning, testing evidence, documentation, reporting, and operational readiness reviews
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, development, and performance management of technical delivery personnel
  • Coordinate end-to-end integration activities and functional testing efforts with engineering and validation teams
  • Ensure technical readiness requirements are met for key deployment milestones, launch activities, and operational transitions
  • Support field trials, beta programs, system validation efforts, and service readiness activities
  • Lead deployment activities including site readiness, infrastructure implementation, equipment installation, activation, and operational handoff processes
  • Coordinate equipment logistics, inventory management, vendor deliverables, and implementation schedules
  • Oversee technical delivery performance of contractors, vendors, and system integration partners
  • Partner with program management teams to ensure technical execution remains aligned with business objectives and external commitments
  • Monitor portfolio-level technical performance indicators, deployment metrics, and operational readiness measurements
  • Lead investigations and root-cause analysis efforts for complex technical issues spanning multiple technology domains
  • Present technical status, risks, mitigation strategies, and recovery plans to executive leadership and key stakeholders

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Master's degree in Telecommunications, Network Architecture, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Experience:

  • Minimum 12 years of experience in telecommunications engineering, network deployment, technical delivery, systems integration, or technical program management
  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing technical project, engineering, or delivery teams
  • Proven success delivering large-scale telecommunications infrastructure programs across multiple technology domains
  • Experience managing complex multi-vendor environments and cross-functional technical organizations
  • Experience supporting network deployment, service activation, integration, testing, and operational readiness initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting satellite communications, next-generation wireless networks, or large-scale telecommunications infrastructure programs
  • Experience working with mobile network operators, telecommunications service providers, equipment manufacturers, or systems integrators
  • Knowledge of non-terrestrial network architectures and satellite-terrestrial integration concepts
  • Experience with cloud-native networking technologies, virtualization platforms, and software-defined networking environments
  • Familiarity with telecommunications standards, network architecture documentation, and systems integration methodologies
  • Experience supporting live network launches, field trials, beta programs, and large-scale operational deployments
  • PMP, PgMP, or other relevant project and program management certifications

Soft Skills:

  • Strong executive presence and leadership capabilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong technical judgment and decision-making abilities
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
  • Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex technical challenges
  • Strategic mindset combined with strong execution and delivery focus
  • Ability to mentor and develop high-performing technical teams

Technology Stack:

  • Microsoft Project
  • Smartsheet
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Technical documentation and requirements management platforms
  • Network testing and validation tools
  • Network performance monitoring and reporting platforms
  • Simulation, laboratory testing, and integration environments
  • Cloud-native networking technologies
  • Software-defined networking solutions
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
  • Ability to participate in technical reviews, executive presentations, readiness meetings, and cross-functional collaboration sessions
  • Ability to travel approximately 20% as business needs require
  • Ability to work within network operations centers, data centers, laboratories, and deployment environments as needed
  • Ability to coordinate activities with partners, vendors, and teams operating across multiple time zones
  • Ability to review technical documentation, deployment plans, test reports, and operational readiness artifacts

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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