Strategic Network Deployment Program Manager

AT&T; Portland (OR); 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 Network Implementation Program Manager to lead end-to-end large-scale telecommunications projects. You will ensure timely delivery, maintain data across systems, and work with engineering, construction, vendors, and partners to drive operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-driven, and proactive in risk resolution, with extensive experience in program management and cross-functional collaboration across deployment lifecycles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications, network deployment, or related program management.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of wireless or wireline network design, engineering, and construction lifecycles.
• Experience managing cross-functional implementation programs in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with milestone management, forecasting, vendor oversight, and quality control.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and drive clear action plans.
• Proficient with project management tools, data dashboards, and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage Major and Minor project milestones, ensuring real-time status accuracy, timely updates, and clear reporting.
• Track progress across multiple concurrent projects with a focus on 0–180-day forecasting and scheduling alignment.
• Drive project closeouts, validating deliverables and ensuring documentation completeness.
• Identify implementation risks in real time and assign ownership to appropriate teams.
• Develop mitigation plans and track actions to ensure timely resolution.
• Surface cross-functional gaps and elevate blockers with supporting data and analysis.
• Ensure all deliverables meet engineering, construction, and operational quality standards.
• Track and monitor project quality metrics, vendor performance, and SLA compliance.
• Validate accuracy and completeness of data submitted by vendors and internal/external partners.
• Forecast resource needs, timelines, and project outcomes for 0–180 days.

Skills

Telecommunications program management

Cross-functional coordination

Forecasting & scheduling

Risk identification

Data dashboards

Analytical skills

Communication

Vendor management

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Data dashboards

Job description

Forged Fiber is seeking a Network Implementation Program Manager to lead end-to-end large-scale telecommunications projects. You will ensure timely delivery, maintain data across systems, and work with engineering, construction, vendors, and partners to drive operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-driven, and proactive in risk resolution, with extensive experience in program management and cross-functional collaboration across deployment lifecycles.