Program Manager Lead

Webpass, Inc.; Omaha, West Des Moines (NE, IA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GFiber is seeking a PgM Lead to manage a team of program managers, ensuring schedules are met and critical projects are delivered. This role spans engineering, operations, construction, budgeting, forecasting, and planning, requiring strong leadership and cross-functional coordination.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in managing complex schedules with multiple vendors, leading planning cycles, and negotiating contracts. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in construction management, engineering, business, telecommunications, or related field.
• Proven experience leading a complex schedule with diverse vendors, annual planning cycles, contracts, invoicing, budgeting, forecasting, and vendor negotiations.
• 10 years of leadership experience in Telecommunications, Consulting, Oil and Gas, or related capital projects.
• 5 years of people management and/or vendor management (RFx, scope management, etc).
• Travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of program managers to ensure schedules and critical projects are delivered on time.
• Coordinate across internal Google Fiber groups and external partners to deploy operational processes.
• Drive process improvements to increase deployment efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage multiple projects and programs and inform long-term strategic planning.
• Oversee delivery of projects through direct reports and strategic partners/vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Business/Telecommunications or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

ESRI

GIS

Job description

At GFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong.

GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our teams are expanding as we connect more cities and people to exceptional internet.

The application window will be open until at least September 14th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Role Description:

The PgM Lead will manage a team of program managers to ensure schedules are met and critical projects are delivered. These projects will span engineering, operations, construction, budgets, forecasting and planning. The PgM Lead is tasked with ensuring the team executes against strategic priorities set by leadership. The ideal candidate mixes tenacity, organizational skills, strong communication and leadership. This role requires prioritizing tasks, managing a complex schedule, ensuring deliverables are met across multiple work streams and being an effective cross functional leader. The PgM Lead works across the organization to refine and evolve our projects, as well as deploy new technologies to markets and communities throughout the market(s).

In this role you’ll:

• Management functions to include aspects of project initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing.
• Operate across internal Google Fiber groups and external organizations to ready and implement operational processes.
• Lead process improvements that result in efficiency and efficacy gains throughout deployment and operations in the market(s).
• Execute multiple projects/programs/planning in support of long term success
• Manage full time employees and delivery of projects through strategic partners/vendors.

At a minimum, we would like you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Telecommunications or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in successfully managing a complex schedule with a diverse vendor base, leading annual planning cycles, developing and managing contracts, invoicing, budgeting, forecasting, project reporting (costs, status and risks), procurement and negotiating with vendors.
• 10 years of leadership experience in Telecommunications, Consulting, Oil and Gas or other capital project related industries.
• 5 years of people (direct report responsibilities for FTEs, performance evaluations, career management, etc) and/or vendor management (RFx, contract negotiations, scope management, etc).
• Travel - up to 25%

It’s preferred if you have:

• PMP certification, MBA, or advanced degree.
• 5 years of experience with fiber network deployments, including experience with constructing new outside and inside plant fiber infrastructure, and 5 years of experience with FTTH infrastructure.
• Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and database management including AutoCAD, ESRI, and/or shape file functionality.
• Knowledge of network drawings, route maps and scopes of work and interpreting fiber test results and auditing projects for compliance with scopes of work.
• Experience in operational improvement and process/workflow development.
• Excellent analytical, financial skills and communication skills.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $136,000 - $149,600 + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

It's important to us to create an accessible, inclusive workplace for everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our accommodations for applicants form . Our candidate accommodations team will then connect with you to confidentially discuss your options.