Voice Engineer - Mitel PBX - Irvine, CA

Voice Engineer - Mitel PBX at Irvine, CA (Onsite)

MITEL PBX

Telecom Product Owner Contractor to support continuity and modernization efforts within its telecom environment. This role is critical in mitigating the risk associated with the retirement of a long-tenured telecom expert and ensuring stability, knowledge transfer, and forward-looking improvements across the organization s communication systems.

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MITEL PBX

Telecom Product Owner Key Responsibilities Serve as the Product Owner for telecom services, ensuring alignment with business and operational needs Lead and support telecom modernization initiatives, including migration and optimization efforts Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve complex telecom issues across platforms and environments Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and user experience Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, infrastructure, security, vendors) to deliver telecom solutions Document systems, processes, and institutional knowledge to ensure continuity Provide hands-on technical support when needed in critical situations. Required Experience & Skills Proven expertise in: Microsoft Teams Phone migrations Amazon Connect (AWS Connect) Analog gateways and legacy telephony integration Strong experience with Mitel PBX environments (required) Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex telecom issues in enterprise environments Experience modernizing telecom systems and improving operational processes Strong understanding of hybrid telecom ecosystems (cloud + on-prem) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education or large, decentralized organizations Familiarity with telecom compliance, security, and governance best practices Prior experience in Product Owner or similar leadership roles within telecom or unified communications Ideal Candidate Profile Hands-on and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership Collaborative and able to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams Skilled at balancing operational support with strategic improvement initiatives Adept at knowledge transfer and documentation to preserve institutional expertise