Technical Project Manager - Wireless / Wi-Fi Infrastructure ____ Chicago, IL - Hybrid ____ Contract

Role: Technical Project Manager - Wireless / Wi-Fi InfrastructureLocation: Chicago, IL - Hybrid6 Months Contract [Possible Extension]Refined Scope of Services & DeliverablesEngagement OverviewClient requires a Dedicated Project Manager with strong Wi-Fi infrastructure experience to support the deployment, transition, and live operation of the Soldier Field Wi-Fi System in Chicago, IL. The engagement duration is 6-12 months, with a mix of onsite and remote responsibilities, including event-day engineering support during NFL games.Key DeliverablesProject Plan & ScheduleWeekly Status ReportsRisk, Issue & Dependency TrackingVendor & Stakeholder CoordinationProject Closure ReportProject Management ResponsibilitiesAssume full ownership of end-to-end project execution.Act as single point of contact (POC) for AT&T stakeholders and vendors.Conduct project kickoff, status meetings, and close-out meetings.Manage scope, timelines, dependencies, and first-level escalations.Provide weekly project status reporting.Coordinate:Customer technicians and third-party vendorsDelivery and installation of RUCKUS switches and access pointsLow-voltage cabling contractorsEngineering/design coordination with RUCKUSVerify installation accuracy against approved designs and specifications.Lead coordination with ASM and Boingo Wireless to ensure a seamless transition from the existing Boingo Wi-Fi system.Track de-installation of legacy equipment and installation of new hardware.Assist in defining Levels of Service (LOS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for ongoing Wi-Fi operations.Onsite Engineering & Event SupportProvide onsite engineering support for approximately 9 NFL home games per season.During the initial contract, support up to 5 live events in the first calendar year.Event-day responsibilities include:Monitoring network performance using AirWave, Aruba Central, or dashboardsMonitoring onboarding, band steering, and RF behaviorPerforming fixed-position surveys (premium areas and general seating)Executing selective speed tests and RF troubleshootingIdentifying and mitigating rogue RF interferenceImplementing real-time network tuning (power, channels, data rates, beacon rates, RF groups)Produce post-event performance reports and recommendations.Engagement AssumptionsServices performed Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.Full access to stadium facilities and required areas.No permits or licenses required.Supplier and AT&T will jointly manage scope and changes.Onsite resources will be scheduled for contiguous date ranges.AT&T or the Customer will provide workspace, access, and equipment as required.MUST-HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE (Non-Negotiable)8-12+ years of experience in technical project management.Proven experience managing enterprise Wi-Fi / wireless infrastructure deployments.Hands-on exposure to:RUCKUS APs & switchesLarge-scale Wi-Fi environments (stadiums, arenas, campuses, airports).Strong understanding of:RF concepts (channels, power levels, interference, band steering)Wi-Fi performance monitoring and tuningExperience coordinating multiple vendors (OEMs, cabling contractors, carriers).Prior work with AT&T or large telecom providers is highly preferred.Ability to act as lead POC, manage escalations, and communicate with senior stakeholders.Comfortable working onsite during live events, including weekends as required.Strong documentation and reporting skills.NICE-TO-HAVE / STRONG PREFERENCESExperience with Aruba AirWave / Aruba Central.Stadium or sports venue experience (NFL, MLB, NBA venues).Exposure to Boingo Wireless or similar DAS/Wi-Fi providers.Certifications such as:PMPCWNA / CWDPRUCKUS or Aruba certificationsExperience creating SOPs and operational runbooks.Personality & Soft SkillsHighly organized and proactiveComfortable in high-pressure, live-event environmentsStrong cross-functional communicatorAble to bridge technical engineering teams and business stakeholdersDetail-oriented with strong ownership mindset