Remote OSP Program Lead – Fiber Deployment

Kids for the Future; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Yearly bonus

401k match

Job summary

Lightpath is building a national fiber network and is seeking an OSP Program Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale fiber infrastructure projects. You will guide engineering, construction, operations, permitting, and vendor teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate combines telecom infrastructure expertise with program management, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 7+ years telecommunications, OSP engineering, fiber deployment, or infrastructure project management experience.
• 3+ years program management experience leading complex multi-project initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic network architecture and OSP construction practices.
• Experience managing large capital infrastructure budgets.
• Proven leadership experience in cross-functional and matrixed organizations.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of OSP fiber engineering and construction projects across multiple markets and regions.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive execution of strategic fiber deployment initiatives supporting network growth, customer demand, and operational objectives.
• Establish program governance, performance metrics, and reporting mechanisms.
• Monitor program milestones and proactively address schedule, budget, quality, and resource challenges.
• Provide oversight of aerial, underground, and buried fiber infrastructure projects.
• Ensure engineering designs meet company standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with OSP Engineering, Construction, Network Operations, and Planning teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Review project scopes, estimates, engineering packages, and construction deliverables.
• Support route selection, permit acquisition, easement coordination, and utility accommodation efforts.
• Manage capital and operational budgets across assigned programs.
• Track project expenditures, forecasts, accruals, and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with capital governance processes.
• Lead relationships with engineering firms, construction contractors, and material suppliers.
• Establish performance expectations and monitor contractor productivity, quality, and safety metrics.
• Review and approve scopes of work, contracts, change orders, and invoices.
• Drive accountability for vendor performance and service-level agreements.
• Partner with executive leadership, regional operations teams, municipalities, utility companies, and regulatory agencies.
• Communicate program status, risks, financial performance, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
• Represent OSP programs during executive reviews and governance meetings.
• Identify and mitigate program risks affecting budget, schedule, quality, or customer commitments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, permitting requirements, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
• Support audits, quality inspections, and regulatory reviews as required.
• Promote a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Program mgmt

Cross‑functional leadership

Financial oversight

Fiber deployment

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Budget forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecomm, Construction Mgmt

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

IQGeo

Vetro

Job description

Lightpath is building a national fiber network and is seeking an OSP Program Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale fiber infrastructure projects. You will guide engineering, construction, operations, permitting, and vendor teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate combines telecom infrastructure expertise with program management, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership.