Technical Project Manager - Telco / MVNO Integration

1GLOBAL is a technology-driven global mobile communications provider dedicated to empowering enterprises worldwide to unlock the full growth potential of mobile connectivity. With a best-in-class telecom technology platform, a comprehensive suite of globally viable regulatory licenses, and privileged access to the telecom wholesale market, 1GLOBAL is uniquely positioned to deliver seamless compliance and connectivity solutions. Serving the world’s leading banks, corporations, and digital-first businesses—including neo-banks, travel companies, and payment service providers—1GLOBAL connects over 43 million devices globally.

 
With 2024 full-year revenue exceeding US$100 million, 1GLOBAL is a profitable business generating significant cash flows to fund its ongoing investments in infrastructure, transformation, and growth. 2024 saw major client wins and marked 1GLOBAL’s evolution from a multi-market telecommunication provider to a global technology-driven mobile connectivity powerhouse.

 
Established in 2022 by experienced tech founders and entrepreneurs Hakan Koç and Pyrros Koussios, 1GLOBAL is a European technology leader driving digital transformation in the global telecommunications market. It operates as a fully regulated Mobile Virtual Network Operator (“MVNO”) in nine countries and as a regulated telecommunications operator in an additional 31 countries. Headquartered in the Netherlands, with world-class R&D hubs in Lisbon, Berlin, and São Paulo, 1GLOBAL employs over 400 experts across 13 countries.

Position Overview

This is a key role in the Network Engineering and delivery team, responsible for managing the end to end delivery of a range of projects including complex systems integrations across telecoms networks and IT systems in multiple geographical locations and technical environments.  This will require working with both internal and external teams to understand business strategy, business requirements and the delivery of solutions according to business priorities and to time, cost and quality.

This role is based in São Paulo, Brazil. The successfully hired candidate will receive onboarding and training in Lisbon, gaining valuable skills while experiencing one of Europe’s most dynamic and renowned cities.

Fluency in English is essential for this role. Please ensure your CV is submitted in English as part of your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with project teams (including vendors) and programme managers to define & agree scope and deliver the design, build and transformation of aggressive parallel deliveries across telecoms networks and IT systems, covering all features of the project both business and technology related
• Be business’ representative and act on their authority and behalf to ensure delivery of appropriate business outcomes
• Work across the business to ensure the right level of engagement from project teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment across all teams driving towards continuous integration rather than delivering individual work streams in parallel. 
• Manage regular and consistent project planning sessions, meetings, and retrospectives, ensuring adherence to existing Project management processes and controls
• Pro-actively manage risks, issues corrections and escalations to ensure delivery remains on track to time, cost and quality
• Ensure that all project dependencies are identified, communicated and proactively managed
• Manage project expenditure and value, ensuring focus on business benefit realisation

Requirements

Must Have

• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in project management role experience, covering the end-to-end project life cycle, ideally with a Telecoms, IT service or consulting company
• A background in mobile telecoms or the wider Telco industry sector is essential
• Previous experience in large telecom projects in Mobile Network Operators or Mobile Virtual Network Operators
• A track record in the delivery of Telecom integration projects, with high complexity, with multiple third party suppliers 
• Strong vendor and stakeholder relationship skills
• Managing complex resources and multiple teams in a matrix structure
• Management and delivery of concurrent projects that vary in scale and complexity
• Driven, energetic, robust and able to work independently without supervision
• Must be proactive, hands-on and be able to work independently
• Commercially oriented and able to manage relationships at a senior level
• Demonstrable experience in project management methodologies
• English and Portuguese proficiency mandatory, other languages are a plus
• Degree in Telecom Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

• Degree in Telecom Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Experience in Mobile networks delivery projects, from the service provider or vendor side
• Previous experience with Telecom regulatory framework including, but not limited to, lawful interception

Benefits

Why 1GLOBAL?

• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career in one of the fastest growing telecommunications companies, expanding over 40% year-on-year under the leadership of successful tech entrepreneurs.
• Major Transaction Exposure: Be in the driver’s seat for transactions that will have an impact on the future telco industry.
• Work with a Talented Team: From the Board and the Founders to the Senior Management Team, you will collaborate daily with the most capable and renowned external advisors, and constantly being exposed to talented and driven individuals.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced workplace where innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts.
• Professional Development: Work alongside industry experts to enhance your skills and knowledge in a cutting-edge field.
• International Experience: Gain opportunities to work in different 1GLOBAL offices around the world as you grow within the company.
• Open Communication Culture: Join a team where your ideas are heard, and open dialogue is encouraged, fostering a supportive and transparent work environment.
• Get Things Done Attitude: Be part of a results-driven team that values efficiency, creativity, and the drive to make a tangible impact in the industry.

1GLOBAL is an equal opportunity employer, we value your character as much as your talent. Diversity drives our innovation, and we offer a collaborative, dynamic, and international work environment. We are excited for you to join our mission to revolutionise connectivity globally.