Telecom Assembly & Installation Program Manager

KGPCo.com; Northlake (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Circet USA is seeking a Program Manager for Telecom Assembly & Installation to lead large-scale, multi-phase programs deploying racks, cabinets, radios, antennas, alarms, and structured cabling.

You will coordinate Engineering, Operations, QA/QC, and Supply Chain, ensure technical specs are met, schedules are kept, and safety and quality standards are applied across field and shop floor. This role requires a strong telecom technical foundation and scheduling discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline; PMP or PgMP is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years in technical program management in telecom infrastructure or similar electromechanical systems.
• Detailed knowledge of wireless or wireline service provider infrastructure deployments and installations.
• Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical build specifications.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end 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. Ensure proper application of electrical, RF, grounding, and cabling practices.
• 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.
• Identify risks early, elevate issues as needed, and ensure programs comply with internal EHS policies and external OSHA regulations.
• Define KPIs and track program health through dashboards and weekly reporting. Drive continuous improvement using metrics-based feedback and post-mortem reviews.
• Support upskilling of team members by facilitating technical training programs and promoting cross-training to mitigate resource constraints.
• 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

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Program management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related technical discipline

PMP or PgMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Smartsheet

ERP/MRP

Job description

Circet USA is seeking a Program Manager for Telecom Assembly & Installation to lead large-scale, multi-phase programs deploying racks, cabinets, radios, antennas, alarms, and structured cabling.

You will coordinate Engineering, Operations, QA/QC, and Supply Chain, ensure technical specs are met, schedules are kept, and safety and quality standards are applied across field and shop floor. This role requires a strong telecom technical foundation and scheduling discipline.