Global Network Delivery Lead

Information Technology Senior Management Forum; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Information Technology Senior Management Forum seeks a Project Specialist to lead end-to-end delivery of complex network infrastructure programs across global markets. You will manage multi-vendor execution, align cross-functional teams, and validate technical solutions for services including Dark Fiber, Leased Wave, Bulk Fiber, IP Transit, and Collocation.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and customer satisfaction, with direct client interaction and vendor oversight throughout

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications include minimum of 3 years' end-to-end delivery experience managing network or fiber infrastructure projects.
• Preferred qualifications mention data analysis and reporting ability to understand SLA/KPI performance, experience managing technical or delivery teams, and exposure to hyperscalers and telecom provisioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead network infrastructure projects—from planning and design through implementation, testing, and customer acceptance.
• Manage scope, milestones, risks, and dependencies across multiple concurrent programs.
• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present program plans, set expectations, and ensure client business priorities are translated into execution requirements.
• Act as lead vendor manager for all assigned projects, ensuring compliance with SLAs and contractual obligations.
• Track performance, address slippage, and elevate issues through vendor leadership when needed.
• Drive alignment across internal teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Coordinate activities required to achieve design readiness, field deployment, testing, and turn-up.
• Own RAID management for the whole program; identify risks and escalate blockers to protect timelines.
• Lead program governance touchpoints and produce data-driven dashboards and health reports.
• Oversee technical delivery activities such as cross-connect facilitation, fiber readiness validation, and test/turn-up scheduling.
• Manage final acceptance with vendors, ensuring all network elements meet technical and performance criteria.
• Ensure accurate acceptance dates, proper documentation, and complete handoff packages for downstream teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Delivery team leadership

Hyperscaler experience

Telecom provisioning experience

Network operations

Structured problem solving

Job description

Information Technology Senior Management Forum seeks a Project Specialist to lead end-to-end delivery of complex network infrastructure programs across global markets. You will manage multi-vendor execution, align cross-functional teams, and validate technical solutions for services including Dark Fiber, Leased Wave, Bulk Fiber, IP Transit, and Collocation.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and customer satisfaction, with direct client interaction and vendor oversight throughout