Telecom Assembly & Installation Program Lead

KGPCo; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Circet USA is seeking a Program Manager for Telecom Assembly & Installation to lead large-scale, multi-phase programs involving the integration of telecom infrastructure. You will coordinate across Engineering, Operations, QA/QC, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery while meeting safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong technical grounding in telecom systems, ability to manage complex schedules, and proven communication skills to align multiple stakeholders and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related technical discipline preferred; PMP or PgMP certification a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years in technical program management, preferably telecom infrastructure or complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience with wireless or wireline infrastructure deployments and installations.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of complex telecom assembly and installation programs.
• Serve as the central point of communication between Engineering, QA/QC, Project Managers, and Field Operations.
• Review specifications and build documentation to ensure compliance with customer requirements and standards.
• Coordinate shop floor execution and field installation schedules to meet aggressive delivery timelines.
• Identify risks early and deliver regular program status updates to leadership and customers.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading schematics

RF & cabling knowledge

MS Project/JIRA/Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

PMP or PgMP certification a plus

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Smartsheet

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Circet USA is seeking a Program Manager for Telecom Assembly & Installation to lead large-scale, multi-phase programs involving the integration of telecom infrastructure. You will coordinate across Engineering, Operations, QA/QC, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery while meeting safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong technical grounding in telecom systems, ability to manage complex schedules, and proven communication skills to align multiple stakeholders and contractors.