Telecom Network Deployment Program Lead

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Forged Fiber is seeking an experienced Network Implementation Program Manager to lead end-to-end telecom deployment programs, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality network delivery. You will collaborate with engineering, construction, vendors, and partners to drive successful outcomes.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-driven, and proactive in identifying risks, resolving issues, and driving operational excellence across all phases of implementation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications, network deployment, or related technical program management.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience or 2-3 years with a Master's Degree.
• Strong understanding of wireless or wireline network design, engineering, and construction lifecycles.
• Proven success managing cross-functional implementation programs in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with milestone management, forecasting, vendor oversight, and project 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.
• Knowledgeable and able to work in appropriate systems and Microsoft Office

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.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date data across all systems and reporting tools.
• Forecast resource needs, timelines, and project outcomes for 0–180 days.
• Develop clear, concise reporting for leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify process gaps and drive implementation of improvements across engineering, construction, and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows, handoffs, and SLAs.
• Adopt and promote continuous learning of engineering and construction processes, tools, SLAs, and handoff requirements.

Skills

Telecommunications

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Forecasting

Vendor oversight

Quality control

SLA/contract knowledge

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Data dashboards

Excel/Sheets

Job description

Forged Fiber is seeking an experienced Network Implementation Program Manager to lead end-to-end telecom deployment programs, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality network delivery. You will collaborate with engineering, construction, vendors, and partners to drive successful outcomes.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-driven, and proactive in identifying risks, resolving issues, and driving operational excellence across all phases of implementation.