Executive Program Manager, Government & FirstNet

AT&T; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Caregiver Leave

Adoption Reimbursement

Disability Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

AT&T Global Public Sector is seeking a Principal Project/Program Manager to drive disciplined execution across the FirstNet Program. The role requires advanced program management, executive communication, and the ability to translate complex priorities into actionable plans while coordinating across multiple functions.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional workstreams, managing budgets, and driving organizational change in a fast-paced environment to deliver critical outcomes for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional work experience.
• Proven program/project management experience driving complex, cross-functional initiatives to completion.
• Experience operating in large, matrixed organizations with multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central integrator for the FirstNet Program, aligning leaders, teams, priorities, and workstreams.
• Lead complex program management, translating priorities into clear workplans with milestones and owners.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution, resolving ownership gaps and interdependencies.
• Drive executive communications and storytelling with concise leadership updates and materials.
• Own and strengthen the program’s operating cadence including planning, reviews, and governance.
• Apply financial acumen to support budget planning, forecasting, and expense management.
• Operate with pace and judgment, escalating critical decisions when needed.
• Drive organizational effectiveness and change initiatives across processes and culture.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Financial acumen

Fast-paced execution

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

AT&T Global Public Sector is seeking a Principal Project/Program Manager to drive disciplined execution across the FirstNet Program. The role requires advanced program management, executive communication, and the ability to translate complex priorities into actionable plans while coordinating across multiple functions.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional workstreams, managing budgets, and driving organizational change in a fast-paced environment to deliver critical outcomes for