Principal-Project Mgmt

Uniti Group Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Principal Project Manager, Sales Operations to drive strategic initiatives across Sales, Marketing, and Business Intelligence.

You will lead select projects from planning through execution and partner with other lead managers to align priorities for Uniti Fiber. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project or program management, strong cross-functional influence, and excellent communication skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project management, program management, sales operations, or related experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a complex business environment.
• Strong planning, prioritization, organization, and execution skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects for Uniti Fiber Sales Operations and related functions.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Serve as primary project lead on assigned initiatives and ensure delivery of outcomes.
• Support enterprise projects and advocate for Uniti Fiber interests.
• Define scope, objectives, success measures, and resource needs with leaders.
• Drive governance, status reporting, and executive updates.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency, visibility, and scalability.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to drive alignment and decision-making.
• Monitor project health and manage risks and interdependencies.
• Support change management and readiness efforts.
• Promote project management best practices across teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder influence

Planning & execution

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations

Job description

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.

With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.

About The Role

Uniti Fiber is seeking a Principal Project Manager, Sales Operations to support strategic initiatives across our Sales, Marketing, and Business Intelligence teams. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Operations, this role will lead high-impact projects that improve operational effectiveness, drive cross-functional alignment, and support business growth.

This position will serve in both a leadership and supporting capacity. The Principal Project Manager will directly lead select projects from planning through execution, while also partnering with other lead project managers on enterprise and cross-functional initiatives to ensure Uniti Fiber priorities, requirements, and interests are represented effectively. These projects may involve collaboration across multiple business units, including Uniti Fiber, Uniti Solutions, Kinetic, and other organizations within Uniti Group.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and strong executor who can manage complex initiatives, influence across teams, and bring structure and accountability to fast-moving business priorities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead strategic projects supporting Uniti Fiber Sales Operations and related functions, including Sales, Marketing, and Business Intelligence.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Serve as the primary project lead on assigned initiatives, ensuring successful execution and delivery of business outcomes.
• Support broader enterprise projects led by other business units or organizations, providing oversight and advocacy for Uniti Fiber interests.
• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, success measures, and resource needs.
• Drive project governance, status reporting, issue resolution, and executive-level updates.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help implement solutions that improve efficiency, visibility, and scalability.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and working sessions to drive alignment, accountability, and decision-making.
• Monitor project health and proactively manage risks, roadblocks, and interdependencies.
• Support change management, communication planning, and readiness efforts associated with strategic initiatives.
• Promote project management best practices and operational discipline across teams.

Do You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, Analytics, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of project management, program management, sales operations, business operations, or related experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a complex business environment.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, prioritization, organization, and execution.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across teams without direct authority.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Even Better

• Experience in telecommunications, fiber, technology, or a related industry.
• Experience supporting sales operations, marketing operations, business intelligence, or related business functions.
• Familiarity with project governance, business process improvement, and change management practices.
• PMP or other project management certification preferred.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.