Principal Network Project/Program Manager (Government)

AT&T Mobility Services LLC; Chantilly (VA); In loco; USD 144.000 - 216.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

AT&T Global Public Sector in the United States seeks a Principal Network Project/Program Manager to lead a multi‑track, government‑contract portfolio delivering complex telecommunications programs. You will own execution oversight, ensure compliance, manage risks, and coordinate with government customers and cross‑functional teams to align with contract objectives.

The role requires extensive government contract PM experience, stakeholder management, and strong communication; a bachelor's degree

Competenze

• Extensive government contract project/portfolio management experience.
• Strong organizational skills and formal contract/compliance knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations with government stakeholders and executives.
• Experience with PMBOK, Agile, Scrum or Waterfall methodologies.

Mansioni

• Own execution oversight, milestone delivery, and deliverable quality across technical work streams.
• Manage a multi-track portfolio with compliance and government acceptance requirements.
• Interface with government customers and negotiate scope and issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to move work from requirement to delivery.

Conoscenze

Govt contracts

Portfolio management

Stakeholder relations

Contract negotiation

PMBOK/Agile familiarity

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Microsoft 365

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Descrizione del lavoro

This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered. AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission. Candidate will manage a complex, multi-project portfolio that requires high levels of functional integration, risk management, and change management. Recognized internally as a project management and contract expert and sought out to lead or advise on important projects. Defines, implements, and consults on project and program management standards and processes. Interacts and negotiates directly with government contracting representatives and other government officials.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

A high‑visibility individual‑contributor role managing a portfolio within a large, long‑term public–private technology program serving public safety. Owns execution oversight, milestone delivery, and deliverable quality across technical work streams, including wireless network deployment, coverage and capacity, connections, and rapid‑deployable communications assets. Primary focus: ensuring government contract compliance while meeting corporate business objectives. Lead a multi‑track portfolio of complex technical programs with formal compliance and customer‑acceptance requirements. Serve as a principal interface to the government customer, negotiating scope, resolving issues, and building trusted relationships. Own requirements traceability, deliverable quality, and portfolio‑level risk and issue management. Partner with network, product, finance, contracts, and other teams to move work from requirement through delivery and acceptance. Maintain contract compliance while meeting business and program objectives. Coach and guide project managers in a matrixed environment while also delivering hands‑on work. Communicate clearly and concisely with senior executives and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Extensive government contract project management experience and strong organizational skills Telecommunications industry experience, preferably wireless Ability to build positive relationships with customers and internal teams Strong, process‑oriented project management skills Customer‑facing role with regular interaction with our government customer Flexibility to shift assignments and support higher‑priority program initiatives as needs change Drive to learn new concepts, tools, procedures, and software that improve team performance 10+ years of progressive program/portfolio management experience, preferably in complex technical, telecommunications, federal government, or public‑safety environments. Demonstrated ownership of large, multi‑track technical program portfolios with formal contract, compliance, and government‑acceptance requirements. Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage relationships with government stakeholders, contracting officers, and senior executives. Strong requirements‑management and traceability discipline, with a focus on deliverable quality. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level presentation and engagement with internal and external contacts at all levels. Working knowledge of project/portfolio management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and when to apply each. Ability to lead and coach project managers without direct reporting authority in a matrixed environment. Bachelor’s degree

Desired Qualifications

Project management (e.g., PMP) and/or Agile (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) certification. Background in public safety, first‑responder, or mission‑critical communications environments. Familiarity with federal contract structures and reporting requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) for tracking, reporting, and dashboards. RAN engineering/technical background or direct experience with RAN deployment, coverage enhancement, or deployable‑asset programs.

Salary and Compensation

Our Principal Network Project/Program Manager's earn between $143,800 - $215,800. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Our Principal Network Proj/Prog Mgmt jobs earn between $143,800.00 - $215,800.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company‑designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company‑designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Working Hours & Location

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Regular

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, Chantilly, Virginia, Columbia, Maryland, Dallas, Texas, Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $143,800.00 - $215,800.00

Equal Employment Opportunity

AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit‑based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

Company Overview

We are pioneers of making connections and have been ever since Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone and founded our company. That was nearly 150 years ago, and we haven’t stopped innovating since. At our core, we help bring families, communities, and businesses together with the products and services they need to thrive every day. From the widespread and growing availability of 5G and Fiber to working on things we once only dreamed of—at AT&T, we create connections that change the world.