Senior Network Deployment Program Manager

AT&T; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Forged Fiber is seeking a seasoned Program Manager II to independently manage complex FF37 network deployment portfolios, forecast performance, and drive timely delivery across Engineering and Construction programs. You will own risk management, dependencies, and executive communications while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage escalations, and deliver executive-ready reporting and recovery planning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management, program management, engineering, construction, telecommunications, or related operational experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex project portfolios.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
• Strong forecasting, risk management, reporting, and executive communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and project lifecycle management systems.

Responsibilities

• Own medium-to-large project portfolios from planning through customer-ready completion.
• Drive delivery performance against committed milestones, MECDs, and business objectives.
• Independently manage forecast accuracy, schedule readiness, and portfolio health.
• Lead Engineering, Construction, vendor, and leadership program reviews.
• Own Project Jeopardy management, mitigation planning, and recovery execution.
• Identify and resolve complex cross-functional risks and dependencies.
• Lead escalations involving Engineering, Construction, vendors, Lumen, and leadership teams.
• Develop executive-ready reporting, business impact assessments, and recovery recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with FF37 governance, forecasting standards, and operational procedures.
• Mentor Project Coordinators and Program Manager I team members.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Forecasting

Executive communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Forged Fiber is seeking a seasoned Program Manager II to independently manage complex FF37 network deployment portfolios, forecast performance, and drive timely delivery across Engineering and Construction programs. You will own risk management, dependencies, and executive communications while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage escalations, and deliver executive-ready reporting and recovery planning.