Fiber Network Delivery Lead

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) plan

Wellbeats membership

Discount gym membership

Holiday pay

Job summary

GDH is seeking a senior project/program manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale fiber optic network programs and projects, focusing on deployment and market expansion. You will ensure scope, budget, quality, and stakeholder alignment while supporting market launches and operational readiness, with a hands-on in-market presence.

In this fast-paced technical environment you will plan, execute, and monitor projects, manage budgets, risks, and resources, and prepare executive-level

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of senior project or program management experience in network or infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale fiber optics deployment from planning through construction.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong risk mitigation, issue resolution, and resource management skills.
• Financial acumen related to budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels and producing executive-ready updates.
• In-market presence to support field activities and stakeholder alignment as needed.
• Knowledge of utility permitting, right-of-way coordination, and construction sequencing (preferred).
• Familiarity with data management, business analytics, and performance reporting tools such as Power BI (preferred).

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 teams

Risk mitigation

Budgeting & forecasting

Executive updates

In-market presence

Permitting & ROW knowledge

Power BI

Tools

Power BI

Job description

GDH is seeking a senior project/program manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale fiber optic network programs and projects, focusing on deployment and market expansion. You will ensure scope, budget, quality, and stakeholder alignment while supporting market launches and operational readiness, with a hands-on in-market presence.

In this fast-paced technical environment you will plan, execute, and monitor projects, manage budgets, risks, and resources, and prepare executive-level