Principal Project/Program Manager – Government

AT&T; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,700 - 196,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Caregiver Leave

Adoption Reimbursement

Disability Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Supplemental benefit programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Wellness programs

Employee discounts on AT&T plans

Job summary

AT&T Global Public Sector seeks a Principal Project/Program Manager in Chantilly, VA to serve in a hybrid chief of staff and program-management capacity. The role supports the National Security Group leader, translating priorities into clear plans, timelines and actions, while driving the Rhythm of Business and coordinating cross-functional work.

Expect strong PM skills, 8-10 years experience, and advanced PowerPoint/storytelling ability.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 8-10 years of professional work experience.
• Strong PowerPoint and storytelling skills.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Evidence of PM skills in current role.
• Intermediate Excel capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a hybrid chief of staff and project/program management capacity supporting the National Security Group leader and broader organization.
• Partner with leadership to translate business priorities into clear plans, actions, timelines, and follow-through, ensuring key initiatives remain organized, visible, and moving forward.
• Support business planning, operational cadence, executive presentations, leadership updates, organizational communications, culture initiatives, return-to-office efforts, budget coordination, and other strategic or administrative priorities aligned to a tight Rhythm of Business.
• Drive the Rhythm of Business for NSG aligned to Public Sector and ATT Business and acts as a central point of coordination for cross-functional requests, emerging issues, and workstreams that require strong judgment, ownership, and the ability to identify the right path forward when ownership is unclear.
• Drive project execution by organizing work, tracking milestones, identifying risks, following up on action items, and helping leaders prioritize critical tasks in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Use business acumen to understand the organization’s priorities, connect the work to broader business outcomes, and provide thoughtful recommendations that help improve execution and decision-making.
• Independently assess issues, gather relevant information, develop options, and move work forward with limited direction while knowing when to escalation for leadership input.
• Support process improvement, task forces, and business efficiency efforts across the organization, helping simplify work, improve alignment, and strengthen overall operating discipline.
• This role requires a strong, independent thinker and doer who is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and follow-through.

Skills

PowerPoint

Storytelling

Organization

Project management

Excel

Job description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted.

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to theFederal 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.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve in a hybrid chief of staff and project/program management capacity supporting the National Security Group leader and broader organization.
• Partner with leadership to translate business priorities into clear plans, actions, timelines, and follow-through, ensuring key initiatives remain organized, visible, and moving forward.
• Support business planning, operational cadence, executive presentations, leadership updates, organizational communications, culture initiatives, return-to-office efforts, budget coordination, and other strategic or administrative priorities aligned to a tight Rhythm of Business.
• Drive the Rhythm of Business for NSG aligned to Public Sector and ATT Business and acts as a central point of coordination for cross-functional requests, emerging issues, and workstreams that require strong judgment, ownership, and the ability to identify the right path forward when ownership is unclear.
• Drive project execution by organizing work, tracking milestones, identifying risks, following up on action items, and helping leaders prioritize critical tasks in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Use business acumen to understand the organization’s priorities, connect the work to broader business outcomes, and provide thoughtful recommendations that help improve execution and decision-making.
• Independently assess issues, gather relevant information, develop options, and move work forward with limited direction while knowing when to escalation for leadership input.
• Support process improvement, task forces, and business efficiency efforts across the organization, helping simplify work, improve alignment, and strengthen overall operating discipline.
• This role requires a strong, independent thinker and doer who is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and follow-through.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 8-10 years of professional work experience.
• Strong PowerPoint and storytelling skills.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Evidence of PM skills in current role
• Intermediate Excel capabilities.

Our Principal Project/Program Manager's earn between $130,700 -$196,100. 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.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and 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 wireline phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Chantilly, Virginia

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.