Lead Network Proj/Prog Mgmt
About The Position
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Lead Network Program Manager driving a portfolio of strategic telecom initiatives across parallel workflows, requiring rapid prioritization and execution. Builds real-time visibility from the ground up using Power BI, MS Project, and JIRA, and delivers concise, executive-ready insights from complex technical and financial data. Influences cross-functional teams across Telecom, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Corporate Development to align and deliver results without direct authority. Proactively identifies risks, trade-offs, and opportunities to support decision-making, and operates as a self-starter capable of creating structure, project plans, and scalable workflows in ambiguous environments.
Requirements
- 5+ years of related experience.
- Telecom domain expertise: Strong understanding of telecom networks, interconnection, and industry dynamics, with the ability to navigate technical and regulatory complexity.
- Leadership capability: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive results without direct authority.
- Program and project management execution: Proven experience managing complex, multi-threaded programs with disciplined planning, tracking, and delivery.
- AI expertise: Genuine interest in AI, with the ability to apply AI-driven insights and tools to improve decision-making, workflow efficiency, and reporting.
- Program and portfolio management.
- Data-driven dashboarding.
- Executive communication.
- Stakeholder influence.
- Strategic thinking.
- Risk management.
- Ability to independently establish structure and drive execution in complex, fast-moving environments.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
- Certification is required in some areas.
Responsibilities
- Driving a portfolio of strategic telecom initiatives across parallel workflows, requiring rapid prioritization and execution.
- Building real-time visibility from the ground up using Power BI, MS Project, and JIRA.
- Delivering concise, executive-ready insights from complex technical and financial data.
- Influencing cross-functional teams across Telecom, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Corporate Development to align and deliver results without direct authority.
- Proactively identifying risks, trade-offs, and opportunities to support decision-making.
- Operating as a self-starter capable of creating structure, project plans, and scalable workflows in ambiguous environments.
- Leads high-value, long-term strategic projects and large programs, coordinating with multiple organizations and suppliers.
- Provides technical guidance, drives automation, mentors junior PMs, leads meetings, and innovates processes.
- Contributing to AT&T compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
