Senior OSP Fiber Deployment Program Manager

Lightpath; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightpath is seeking an OSP Program Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale fiber infrastructure programs across multiple markets. You will coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, permitting, and vendors to ensure safe, on-schedule, on-budget project delivery.

The role requires strong telecom expertise, program management experience, and a proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams with financial oversight and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 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 address schedule, budget, quality, and resource challenges.
• Provide oversight of aerial, underground, and buried fiber infrastructure projects.
• 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.
• Lead relationships with engineering firms, construction contractors, and material suppliers.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Executive comms

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

IQGeo

Vetro

SpatialNet

GIS

PMP certification

Job description

Lightpath is seeking an OSP Program Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale fiber infrastructure programs across multiple markets. You will coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, permitting, and vendors to ensure safe, on-schedule, on-budget project delivery.

The role requires strong telecom expertise, program management experience, and a proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams with financial oversight and stakeholder engagement.