Program Manager

Harmonic, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in broadband solutions is seeking a Program Manager to oversee technical programs across multiple teams. This remote role will involve project coordination, stakeholder communication, and ensuring adherence to best practices. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, experience in project execution, and a background in telecommunications. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Confirmed PM experience in telecom projects 2-3 years.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project coordination and scheduling.
• Monitor project status and provide reporting.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science

Bachelor in Electronic Engineering

Bachelor in Telecommunications

Tools

PMI Standards

Agile

PMP Certification

ITIL

CCNA

CCNP

CCIE

Job description

Program Manager

Harmonic is the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband solutions, shaping the next generation of multigigabit connectivity.We revolutionized broadband networking via the industry’s first virtualized broadband solution, enabling broadband operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet service to consumers’ homes and mobile devices. Learn more atwww.harmonicinc.com.

Role Description

We are looking for a Program Manager to ensure successful and timely execution of technical programs across multiple teams in multiple geo-locations and throughout the full system development life cycle.

You can be based anywhere in the US and will be reporting to the Sr. Manager - Program Management.

Location

Remote – this position is 100% Remote anywhere in the US, with travel requirements. Business trips possible, but will not exceed 20% of time.

What you will be doing:

• Project Coordination & Scheduling – Oversee the overall coordination of complex integration/deployment projects, define activities and required resources, estimate efforts, and track progress while ensuring adherence to detailed schedules.
• Project Tracking & Reporting – Monitor project status, track technical issues, and provide clear and effective reporting on milestones, deliverables, expectations, dependencies, risks, mitigation plans, escalations, and overall progress.
• Stakeholder Communication & Issue Management – Facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders, addressing project-related concerns and ensuring alignment on integration and deployment efforts.
• Program Governance & Best Practices – Drive program integrity and coherence by maintaining an effective environment within PMO, establishing program-related practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to improve organizational capabilities.
• End-to-End Project Lifecycle Management – Take full ownership of the project lifecycle, from demo and field trials to integration planning and deployment, ensuring smooth execution across all phases.
• Independent Project Execution & Collaboration – Work autonomously to manage daily project activities, maintain collaboration forums, and track overall program success criteria through performance metrics and reports.
• Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement – Develop and maintain standardized processes for project execution, leveraging best practices from PMO to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Project Documentation & Compliance – Create and maintain project documentation, ensuring adherence to both standard and customer-specific requirements to support seamless execution and compliance.

What you should have:

• Strong leadership, stakeholder and customer expectation management skills
• Experience in project execution, monitoring, and control
• Experience with budget tracking and risk management, ability to identify and manage risks and mitigation strategies
• Education: Bachelor in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent;
• Deep knowledge in Project Management and PMI standards
• Ability to organize own time, meet deadlines and targets, time management
• Strong negotiations skills in both technical and commercial areas
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with clients and geographically disbursed project teams to deliver solutions that support the business requirements and align with Harmonic objectives and processes
• Language – English at advanced level / Another European language is a plus
• Understanding of networking systems hardware and software design is a plus
• Confirmed PM experience in telecom customer’s projects 2-3years or Service delivery manager experience >3years
• Engineer background in telecom area (DataCom, Core, Radio, Transport network, IT, Quality Assurance and so on), this can be a starting point of candidate career
• Very welcome PMP, PMI, ITIL, Agile or other certification as well as professional ones CCNA, CCNP, CCIE or similar from other vendors

Travel

This position requires travel not more than 20% of time

Pay & Benefits

For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $70,000 - $100,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market, location, and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion at Harmonic Inc

At Harmonic, we believe that building and nurturing a global team with diverse backgrounds and voices is critical to our success. Together, we achieve excellence through creativity and innovation, build relationshipsbased on integrity and mutual respect, and deliver the highest quality in every aspect of our businessfor the benefit of our employees, business partners and shareholders.

Additional Equal Opportunity statement

Harmonic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless ofgender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Additionally, we will make reasonable accommodation to assist a person with a disability in the application process. If you need an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact [e-mail]

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