Network Infrastructure Program Manager

Kforce Technology Staffing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave (for applicable roles)

Job summary

Kforce Technology Staffing is seeking a Network Infrastructure Technical Program Manager in Austin, Texas to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive successful delivery of complex network projects.

You will coordinate with Design, Engineering, QA, and Procurement, develop schedules, monitor safety and regulatory compliance, and use earned schedule techniques to forecast performance and prevent delays.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent, or comparable industry experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in commercial technical program or project management, or engineering.
• Experience managing projects in large manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, codes, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Ability to solve problems, multitask, and prioritize project objectives.
• Willingness to work long hours; ambitious and tenacious team members sought.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera for creating detailed Gantt charts and timelines.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and implementing contract documents, project drawings, and specifications.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage network infrastructure projects and build strong working relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Track site execution and inspections to ensure work meets safety guidelines and quality standards.
• Monitor project costs and expenses against budget, identify potential savings, and recommend value-engineering alternatives.
• Review and track contractor invoices, compare actuals with the baseline, and report variances.
• Manage project buyout by developing bid packages, coordinating with Procurement on RFPs, preparing contracts and scopes of work, and issuing work orders.
• Lead weekly project progress meetings to identify scope gaps, risks, goals, and recovery plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, local authorities, industry standards, and codes.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including contractors, Design and Engineering, and QA and Commissioning teams.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and work breakdown structure, and develop plans covering tasks, timelines, and resources.
• Create project schedules covering activities, dependencies, and milestones; identify and prioritize the critical path to help prevent delays.
• Review progress against the baseline schedule and adjust plans as needed.
• Use earned schedule management techniques to forecast performance and identify potential schedule slippage early.
• Share schedule status and progress with stakeholders and senior management through regular updates and reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Prioritization

Ambitious

Tenacious

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Primavera

Azure DevOps

Job description

Salary

Salary: $123,000 - 163,000 per year

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent, or comparable industry experience
• At least 5 years of experience in commercial technical program or project management, or engineering
• Experience managing projects in large manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, codes, regulations, and safety protocols
• Ability to solve problems, multitask, and prioritize project objectives
• Willingness to work long hours; we are seeking ambitious and tenacious team members
• Proficiency with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera for creating detailed Gantt charts and timelines
• Experience reading, interpreting, and implementing contract documents, project drawings, and specifications
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage network infrastructure projects and build strong working relationships across cross-functional teams
• Track site execution and inspections to ensure work meets safety guidelines and quality standards
• Monitor project costs and expenses against budget, identify potential savings, and recommend value-engineering alternatives
• Review and track contractor invoices, compare actuals with the baseline, and report variances
• Manage project buyout by developing bid packages, coordinating with Procurement on RFPs, preparing contracts and scopes of work, and issuing work orders
• Lead weekly project progress meetings to identify scope gaps, risks, goals, and recovery plans
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, local authorities, industry standards, and codes
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including contractors, Design and Engineering, and QA and Commissioning teams
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and work breakdown structure, and develop plans covering tasks, timelines, and resources
• Create project schedules covering activities, dependencies, and milestones; identify and prioritize the critical path to help prevent delays
• Review progress against the baseline schedule and adjust plans as needed
• Use earned schedule management techniques to forecast performance and identify potential schedule slippage early
• Share schedule status and progress with stakeholders and senior management through regular updates and reports

Technologies

• Azure
• DevOps
• Network
• Cloud
• AI
• LESS

More

We are recruiting for a client seeking a Network Infrastructure Technical Program Manager in Austin, Texas. Compensation is determined based on factors such as education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, applicable union contract, and business needs; the stated range may be adjusted, and compensation is subject to the employers terms.

• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• a 401(k)
• life, disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• and, for salaried employees, paid time off
• Hourly employees generally do not receive paid time off unless required by law, and hourly employees on Service Contract Act projects are eligible for paid sick leave.
• The role is not eligible for bonuses, incentives, or commissions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

last updated 41 week of 2026