Network Deployment Program Manager II

Forged Fiber 37; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Forged Fiber 37 seeks a Program Manager II to independently manage medium-to-large network deployment portfolios and drive delivery performance across Engineering and Construction programs. This role owns forecasting, MECD performance, risk management, dependency resolution, leadership communications, and cross-functional execution while ensuring delivery commitments and business objectives are achieved.

You will lead cross-functional reviews with Engineering, Construction, vendors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of project/program management experience in telecommunications or related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex project portfolios independently.
• 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 milestones, MECDs, and business objectives.
• 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, and leadership teams.
• Develop executive-ready reporting, business impact assessments, and recovery recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with governance, forecasting standards, and procedures.
• Mentor Project Coordinators and Program Manager I team members.

Skills

Forecasting

Risk management

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Project lifecycle management systems

Job description

Forged Fiber 37 seeks a Program Manager II to independently manage medium-to-large network deployment portfolios and drive delivery performance across Engineering and Construction programs. This role owns forecasting, MECD performance, risk management, dependency resolution, leadership communications, and cross-functional execution while ensuring delivery commitments and business objectives are achieved.

You will lead cross-functional reviews with Engineering, Construction, vendors, and