Looking for Project Delivery Lead – Network Project Delivery - Plano, TX - Contract

Hello, I hope you're having a good day. Please find the Job Description for your review. Job Title: Project Delivery Lead – Network Project DeliveryLocation: Plano, TXWork Mode: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per weekEmployment Type: Contract-to-HireContract Duration: 6–12 months (subject to discussion) Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Project Delivery Lead – Network Project Delivery to oversee end-to-end delivery of network infrastructure projects across LAN, WAN, Operational Technology (OT), network security, and wireless environments.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of approximately 20 professionals, manage multiple network projects, and ensure successful delivery within established Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) expectations.

This role will serve as a key customer-facing leader, coordinating between customers, technical teams, and external delivery partners while driving continuous improvement, team development, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery of LAN, WAN, OT networks, network security, and wireless projects.
• Oversee project planning, design coordination, implementation, migration, testing, cutover, and handover to operations.
• Define project scope, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers.
• Coordinate and allocate resources across a team of approximately 20 professionals.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, resolve issues, and escalate concerns when required.

Quality, Cost & Delivery (QCD) Management

• Ensure projects meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Manage project budgets, resource utilization, change control, and quality reviews.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates.
• Manage external vendors, subcontractors, and delivery partners, ensuring quality and timely deliverables.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact between customers and technical delivery teams.
• Lead project kickoff meetings, status meetings, and steering committee discussions.
• Communicate project progress, risks, changes, and outcomes to technical and business stakeholders.
• Manage customer expectations and build strong long-term relationships.

People Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Coach and mentor team members, supporting professional development and team engagement.
• Drive Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives across delivery processes.
• Conduct lessons-learned reviews and standardize project documentation and best practices.
• Improve delivery processes, templates, tools, and quality standards.
• Support the development of standardized network service delivery offerings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, network engineering, or IT service delivery.
• 5+ years of experience in network project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of networking technologies, including:
• LAN/WAN
• Routing and Switching
• MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN
• Wireless / Wi-Fi
• Network Security, Firewalls, NAC, and Network Segmentation
• Experience managing end-to-end network projects from requirements through implementation and operational handover.
• Strong project management skills, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change management.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating technical resources.
• Experience in customer-facing delivery management and stakeholder communication.
• Experience managing vendors, subcontractors, or network integration partners.
• Excellent communication, documentation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Business-level proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OT / industrial networks in manufacturing or plant environments.
• Knowledge of IT/OT segmentation and industrial network protocols.
• Understanding of Lean and Kaizen methodologies.
• Certifications such as PMP, CCNA, CCNP, or ITIL Foundation.
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or Japanese companies.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira, Microsoft Project, or Power BI.

Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person