The Telecommunications Project Manager works closely with higher management to ensure that the scope and path of each project are as per schedule, along with other departments for support. Project managers might work by themselves, or be in charge of a team to get the job done.

A Telecommunications Project Manager is typically accountable for handling the management of business telecommunications services. This comprises voice and data facilities using terrestrial and wireless mode, in addition to CPE devices using TDM and VOIP technologies. A Telecommunications project manager also manages the routine maintenance of telecom networks and corporate telecommunications projects.