Networking Project/Program Manager

Horizontal Talent; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent seeks a skilled project/program manager to lead network infrastructure initiatives in Arlington, VA. The contract role focuses on bringing structure to complex technical work and delivering reliable network solutions for caching, DNS, streaming, peering, and backbone connectivity.

The ideal candidate will translate customer needs into actionable plans, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams to drive on-time delivery in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in project management or program management in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize customer requirements to support network planning and growth forecasting.
• Partner with engineering teams to design network solutions aligned with business needs.
• Coordinate programs that include physical infrastructure, networking equipment, and internet connectivity.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders.
• Support the deployment of low-latency content delivery services across internal customer environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep work moving and address dependencies.
• Track progress and communicate updates to support execution.

Skills

Project management

Networking concepts

Requirements translation

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Join a dynamic Network Infrastructure team supporting large-scale services that power caching, DNS, streaming, internet, peering, and backbone connectivity. This 12+ month contract opportunity is ideal for a skilled project/program manager who enjoys bringing structure to complex technical work and helping deliver reliable network solutions.

Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. We believe great teams are built through collaboration, belonging, and opportunity for all.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize customer requirements to support network planning and future growth forecasting.
• Partner with engineering teams to help design network solutions aligned with business and technical needs.
• Coordinate programs that include physical infrastructure, networking equipment, and internet connectivity.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders.
• Support the deployment of low-latency content delivery services across internal customer environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep work moving and address project dependencies.
• Track progress and communicate updates clearly to support successful execution.

Skills

• Experience in project management or program management, preferably in a technical environment.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts and infrastructure-related projects.
• Ability to translate customer needs into actionable plans and requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills for working with technical and non-technical partners.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Background supporting network infrastructure, data center, or cloud-related initiatives.
• Familiarity with services such as DNS, caching, streaming, peering, or backbone connectivity.
• Experience coordinating large-scale or highly technical programs.