Senior Fiber OSP Programs Lead

Lightpath; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightpath is seeking an OSP Program Manager to lead planning, execution and delivery of large-scale fiber optic infrastructure programs across multiple markets. The role collaborates with engineering, construction, operations, permitting and vendor teams to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate brings extensive telecommunications project management experience, strong financial oversight, and proven cross-functional leadership to advance network expansion and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of telecommunications, OSP engineering, fiber deployment, or infrastructure project management experience.
• 3+ years of 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.

Skills

Program management

Telecommunications

Budget management

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Financial analysis

Education

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

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

IQGeo

SpatialNet

Vetro

Job description

Lightpath is seeking an OSP Program Manager to lead planning, execution and delivery of large-scale fiber optic infrastructure programs across multiple markets. The role collaborates with engineering, construction, operations, permitting and vendor teams to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate brings extensive telecommunications project management experience, strong financial oversight, and proven cross-functional leadership to advance network expansion and regulatory