Program Manager Lead

gFiber; West Des Moines (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 across engineering, operations, construction, budgets, forecasting and planning. The role requires prioritizing tasks, coordinating diverse work streams and leading cross-functional teams to deliver critical projects on time.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $136,000 - $149,600 + bonus + benefits. Travel up to 25% is expected as projects span multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• Experience managing complex schedules with a diverse vendor base and annual planning cycles.
• Leadership experience in telecommunications or capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Management functions including initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing.
• Coordinate across internal groups and external organizations to deploy processes.
• Lead process improvements for deployment and operations efficiency.
• Manage multiple projects/programs and planning for long-term success.
• Direct full-time employees and delivery through strategic partners/vendors.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Scheduling management

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

ESRI

Shape files

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.

GFiber is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. Disclosure is voluntary, and this information will be kept confidential in compliance with Google's Candidate Privacy Policy. For more information please refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and the EEOC's "Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal" (PDF).

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.