Fiber Network Deployment Program Lead

AT&T; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Forged Fiber is seeking a Program Manager II to independently manage complex FF37 network deployment portfolios and drive delivery performance across Engineering and Construction programs. You will forecast, manage MECD performance, mitigate risks, and lead cross-functional reviews to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with business objectives.

You will mentor junior staff, develop executive-level reporting, and ensure adherence to governance and procedures while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of project management, program management, engineering, construction, telecommunications, or related operational experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex project portfolios.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
• Strong forecasting, risk management, reporting, and executive communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and project lifecycle management systems.

Responsibilities

• Own medium-to-large project portfolios from planning through customer-ready completion.
• Drive delivery performance against committed milestones, MECDs, and business objectives.
• Independently manage forecast accuracy, schedule readiness, and portfolio health.
• Lead Engineering, Construction, vendor, and leadership program reviews.
• Own Project Jeopardy management, mitigation planning, and recovery execution.
• Identify and resolve complex cross-functional risks and dependencies.
• Lead escalations involving Engineering, Construction, vendors, Lumen, and leadership teams.
• Develop executive-ready reporting, business impact assessments, and recovery recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with FF37 governance, forecasting standards, and operational procedures.
• Mentor Project Coordinators and Program Manager I team members.

Skills

Project management

Forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Project lifecycle management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forged Fiber is seeking a Program Manager II to independently manage complex FF37 network deployment portfolios and drive delivery performance across Engineering and Construction programs. You will forecast, manage MECD performance, mitigate risks, and lead cross-functional reviews to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with business objectives.

You will mentor junior staff, develop executive-level reporting, and ensure adherence to governance and procedures while maintaining a