Technical Program Product Manager III

PDS Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Inc. is seeking a skilled technical program manager to lead complex network deployments in Seattle. The role requires coordinating across engineering, operations, and product teams to move DWDM and optical transport programs from conception to deployment.

Candidates should have 5–8 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of delivering multi-team initiatives while managing vendor relationships and field-operations coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/EE/telecommunications with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of DWDM/optical network systems and fiber infrastructure.
• Proven ability to deliver technical programs from concept to deployment.
• Excellent written and oral communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Drive deployment of network infrastructure programs across multiple teams.
• Coordinate with engineering groups to ensure timely execution and delivery.
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives and track progress across stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor relationships and coordinate external resources for deployments.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Networking fundamentals

Python/Bash scripting

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/EE/telecommunications

Job description

Requirements:

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, electrical engineering, telecommunications, or related technical field plus 5-8 years industry experience in technical program management, network engineering, or software development is required
• Understanding of DWDM/optical network systems, fiber infrastructure, and optical transport networks a plus
• Good track record of working effectively across different groups in the organization
• A record of successful delivery of technical programs from conception through deployment
• Ability to work with engineering teams to drive deployment of network infrastructure programs
• Strong program management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to get things done
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Should be familiar with network operations and automation scripting (Python/Bash)
• Experience coordinating on-ground work execution, scheduling field activities, and managing hardware/device delivery timelines
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and coordinate external resources for network deployments
• Strong stakeholder management and reporting skills across multiple teams and leadership levels

PDSINC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.