Network Implementation Engineer - OSP Project Manager

Meta; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Network Implementation Engineer - OSP Project Manager to lead end-to-end fiber deployments in North America, coordinating partners, vendors, and internal teams to deliver on time. You will manage budgets, track risks, and ensure successful technical delivery within production environments.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Network Development, Planning, Legal, Finance, and others, with a focus on scalable infrastructure, ROW/permit processes, and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• Experience managing large cross-functional projects across North America.
• Strong vendor negotiation and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Project management of fiber construction across North America with multiple vendors.
• Coordinate build partners, engineering firms, and project budgets to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement long-term infrastructure build plans.
• Track ROW and permit acquisition aligning with accelerated deployment.
• Develop and manage budgets with finance support for on-time delivery.
• Ensure quality assurance and reporting for project management systems.

Skills

Project management

Vendor negotiations

Detail orientation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

OTDR interpretation

Budget forecasting

Excel

Job description

The Network Implementation Engineer - OSP Project Manager is responsible for overall implementation, deployment and technical delivery of Greenfield & Brownfield fiber deployments and leased IRUs into the Meta production environment. Activities will include project managing the day to day activity of network development projects in North America, managing partners/contractors against deliverables, identifying and mitigating project risks and developing and managing project budgets ensuring on-time delivery of network to the business. In this role, you will collaborate with Network Development, Network Planning, Edge Network Deployment, Legal, Finance and other internal stakeholders.

Network Implementation Engineer - OSP Project Manager Responsibilities

• Project management of fiber construction projects across North America via direct and indirect management of partner vendors
• Coordinate and manage build partners, engineering and construction firms, and associated project budgets mitigating risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnership
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement long-term infrastructure build plans, considering construction timelines, ROW feasibility, and budget needs
• Support tracking and management of ROW and permit acquisition process in conjunction with an accelerated deployment schedule of design and construction
• Collaborate with Sourcing & Net/Dev on new project opportunities, potential partner / vendor identification, buildability & high-level project budget
• Receive new projects at the implementation stage via project kickoff document, including full end-to-end requirements in support of milestone project review
• Drive quality assurance and quality control of project management system updates and reporting
• Service delivery of Project deliverables to Meta cross-functional teams, including all end-to-end elements in support of MPR(s) as applicable
• Development of fiber acceptance and project closeout packages in accordance with Meta standards
• Technical delivery and acceptance from vendors of fiber specs, interpretation of OTDR traces, and project closeout packages
• Work closely with finance to develop business plans, budgets, and forecasts

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Project management expertise across large-scale projects
• Experience negotiating with vendors, partners, or contractors to resolve project issues and reach agreements
• Detail-oriented with experience managing multiple cross-functional tasks and projects
• Understanding of key telco milestones for the delivery of dark fiber routes
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, with experience using spreadsheet tools and/or programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Telecom, outside and/or inside plant experience
• Knowledge of capital budget management. (i.e.-project forecasting, management of accruals)
• 7+ years of project management experience with a focus on telecom and/or utility construction
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today - beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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Compensation and Benefits

$135,000/year to $191,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.