Telecom Assembly & Installation Program Lead

Circet USA; Northlake (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Circet USA is seeking a Program Manager – Telecom Assembly & Installation to lead large-scale, multi-phase telecom infrastructure programs. You will coordinate engineering, QA/QC, project managers, and field operations to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to technical specs.

You will oversee safety, build documentation, and material planning while driving KPI-driven performance and continuous improvement across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years in technical program management, preferably within telecom infrastructure, network deployment, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Detailed knowledge of wireless or wireline service provider infrastructure deployments and installations.
• Strong working knowledge of telecom rack/cabinet integration, structured cabling (AC/DC, fiber, coax, Ethernet), RF systems, and installation standards.
• Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical build specifications.
• Familiarity with telecom industry protocols (e.g., NEBS, GR-1089), site readiness assessments, and outage planning.
• Hands-on understanding of assembly processes, field installation workflows, and change control procedures.
• Proficient in project/program management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Smartsheet) and ERP/MRP systems.
• Demonstrated success in managing high-velocity, high-precision technical programs with multiple dependencies and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical complexity into actionable program milestones.
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accountability for planning, coordination, and execution of complex technical programs involving telecom assembly and installation across multiple teams and workstreams.
• Serve as the central point of communication between Engineering, QA/QC, Project Managers, and Field Operations, ensuring engineering documentation and production execution are aligned.
• Review technical specifications, drawings, and build documentation to confirm compliance with customer requirements and engineering standards.
• Coordinate shop floor execution and field installation schedules; support build sequencing and capacity planning to meet aggressive delivery timelines.
• Work with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure timely material availability, identify shortages, and support BOM accuracy for assemblies with high part count and configuration complexity.
• Oversee time charging and labor utilization across assigned program teams; drive efficiency and resource optimization to keep programs within labor budgets.
• Define KPIs and track program health through dashboards and weekly reporting; drive continuous improvement using metrics-based feedback.
• Deliver regular program status updates, critical path reviews, and risk reports to senior leadership, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all builds pass internal QA and meet telecom-grade installation standards, including grounding, labeling, and cable management best practices.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional communication

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Telecommunications

PMP or PgMP certification a plus

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Smartsheet

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Circet USA is seeking a Program Manager – Telecom Assembly & Installation to lead large-scale, multi-phase telecom infrastructure programs. You will coordinate engineering, QA/QC, project managers, and field operations to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to technical specs.

You will oversee safety, build documentation, and material planning while driving KPI-driven performance and continuous improvement across teams in a fast-paced environment.