Fiber Network Delivery Lead

GDH; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH is seeking an experienced Senior Project/Program Manager to lead end-to-end fiber optic deployment and network expansion initiatives from planning through construction. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and communicate with senior leadership to ensure milestones are met on time and within scope.

The role requires strong in-market presence, risk mitigation, and collaboration with market and operations to align build and launch activities.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of senior project or program management experience in network or infrastructure.
• Experience leading large-scale fiber optics deployment from planning through construction.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors within budget.
• Strong risk mitigation, issue resolution, and resource management skills.
• Excellent communication and executive-ready updates.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for multiple network projects and programs, ensuring seamless coordination and execution.
• Maintain an in-market presence to support project implementation, resolve issues promptly, and align with local stakeholders.
• Lead comprehensive project management activities across planning and construction phases, including scope definition, scheduling, and risk assessment.
• Develop and maintain detailed work plans, schedules, and project tracking metrics to monitor milestones, dependencies, costs, and performance indicators.
• Manage project budgets, forecast expenses, and ensure timely delivery within financial constraints.
• Conduct project status meetings and operational reviews, providing executive summaries and progress reports.
• Identify resource requirements, project risks, and obstacles, proposing mitigation strategies and ensuring resolution within deadlines.
• Oversee internal and external teams, including vendors and contractors, to meet quality standards and deliverables.
• Communicate project plans, status updates, and risk management strategies to senior leadership regularly.
• Collaborate with market and operations teams to coordinate build execution, launch activities, and milestone alignment.

Skills

Senior project management

Fiber optics deployment

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

In-market presence

Vendor & contractor management

Tools

Power BI

Job description

GDH is seeking an experienced Senior Project/Program Manager to lead end-to-end fiber optic deployment and network expansion initiatives from planning through construction. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and communicate with senior leadership to ensure milestones are met on time and within scope.

The role requires strong in-market presence, risk mitigation, and collaboration with market and operations to align build and launch activities.