Telecom Program Manager

Amentum company; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement benefits including 5

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Amentum’s Digital Infrastructure Group seeks a Telecom Program Manager with extensive wireless deployment experience for enterprise infrastructure projects. You will oversee the full lifecycle from concept to execution, ensuring quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include coordinating RF design, zoning, and construction drawings; managing staff and contracts; directing procurement and delivery; and leading business development while maintaining strong client

Qualifications

• 10+ years of wireless telecommunications experience required, with a deep background in large-scale enterprise infrastructure.
• 5+ years of progressive Project Management experience leading large, multi-disciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own full managerial responsibility for project scope, schedule, design, quality, staff, and profitability.
• Manage billing collection and contract terms.
• Direct preparation of zoning, construction, and RF design drawings; coordinate reviews.
• Lead engineering reviews, procurement, and on-time delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior staff within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Travel to support customer and project needs across locations.

Skills

Wireless expertise

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Engineering background

Education

Engineering or technical degree

Job description

Amentum’s Digital Infrastructure Group has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of communication infrastructure for over 40 years. We specialize in everything from network development to complete telecom life cycle solutions, datacenter retrofits and modernization, to full datacenter buildouts. While these critical environments are ever changing, the demand for innovative technology and long-term support remains constant. These services include design, construction, updates, and maintenance of new and existing datacenter facilities.

Telecom Program Manager

We are seeking a Telecom Program Manager with extensive, expert-level experience in commercial wireless deployment. This position is responsible for client service quality, staff utilization, contract management, billing collection, and overall project profitability. The ideal candidate serves as a subject matter expert across the full lifecycle of wireless deployment—including Macro, Small Cell, DAS, OSP topologies—ensuring seamless cellular and radio coverage across complex, enterprise-grade facilities.

Responsibilities

• Project & Financial Management: Hold full managerial responsibility for all aspects of the project scope, schedule, design, quality, staff, and profitability. Manage billing collection and contract terms.
• Technical Oversight: Direct the preparation of zoning, construction, and RF design drawings. Coordinate engineering reviews, material take-offs, procurement, and on-time delivery.
• Team Leadership & Safety: Supervision of a multi-disciplinary team of Engineering & Construction Managers and Coordinators. Maintain, enforce, and empower the safety program, including stopping work when unsafe practices occur.
• Business Development: Actively sell company services, initiate and review proposals, lead sales activities, and participate in client interviews or presentations.
• Client & Public Relations: Maintain positive relationships with current and past clients. Represent the company at meetings, presentations, and public hearings relative to assigned projects.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop less experienced engineering and management staff, training them on industry standards and technologies.
• Operations: Manage multiple teams and projects simultaneously, both remotely and within local offices.

Working Conditions

• Travel is required to support customer and project needs across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Authorization: Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Wireless Expertise: 10+ years of wireless telecommunications experience required, with a deep, proven background specializing in large-scale enterprise infrastructure.
• Management: 5+ years of progressive Project Management experience leading large, multi-disciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Communication: Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.
• Education: Engineering or Technical degree preferred.
• Relationships: Candidate with established local client, wireless carrier, or vendor relationships preferred.

Compensation Details:

$160,000 - $175,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/18/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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