IT Project Manager Telecom

Job Title: IT Project Manager – Telecom

Company: Swiss Himmel GmbH

Location: Basel, Switzerland

Employment Type: Fulltime

About the Role

Swiss Himmel GmbH is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong background in the telecom industry to lead large-scale IT and network projects in Basel, Switzerland. This role requires an individual who can bridge product vision with delivery, ensuring complex transformation initiatives are executed within scope, budget, and timeline. You will work closely with internal teams, external vendors, and key stakeholders to drive technology transformation and end-to-end system integration projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full project lifecycle for IT initiatives, ensuring timely delivery within agreed scope and budget.

Drive large-scale IT and Network projects within the Swiss telecom sector, coordinating with global IT service providers and OSS/BSS systems.

Act as the central liaison between stakeholders, internal teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and collaboration.

Oversee and support technology transformation projects covering order orchestration, provisioning, inventory management, and billing.

Manage telecom architecture expertise including BSS (Amdocs Clarify Smart Client, Zira), OSS (Nokia Flowone), and Billing (Kenan Arbor).

Support projects in telecom fixnet (Copper, Fiber - Gbit, XGS) technologies and mobile order provisioning.

Apply appropriate project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, SAFe) and tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and Octane.

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, providing proactive solutions to maintain project momentum.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Telecommunications, or related field.

Minimum 10 years of IT project management experience within the telecom industry.

Extensive track record managing complex, large-scale IT and network transformation projects in Switzerland.

Certified SAFe Agile practitioner with proven delivery in agile environments.

Strong understanding of OSS/BSS systems, provisioning, inventory management, and billing processes.

Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP, HERMES, or equivalent project management certification.

Additional telecom-related certifications (TOGAF, TM Forum, ITIL).

Proficiency in German is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

At Swiss Himmel GmbH, we focus on delivering high-value consulting services across industries, supporting clients in digital transformation, complex IT initiatives, and organisational change. As part of our team, you will work in a collaborative and dynamic environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.

If you are a results-driven IT Project Manager with deep telecom expertise and a passion for delivering impactful transformation, we invite you to apply and join our team in Basel.