Lead Network Proj/Prog Mgmt

AT&T • Atlanta, GA

1d • $116,700 - $196,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of lease lifecycle management, including payments, amendments, renewals, and terminations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply lease terms and contractual language to support accurate lease administration and payment execution.
• Strong understanding of financial processes such as invoice validation, payment processing, and reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of lease package submissions from Site Acquisition (SAQ) vendors, including review of documentation for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with contractual and system requirements.
• An experienced professional, recognized as an expert, creatively resolving complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge.
• Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy, influencing executive decisions.
• Mentors less experienced staff, implements long-term plans impacting the organization, and frequently collaborates with senior leadership.
• 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.
• 5+ years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
• Certification is required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs that drive operational excellence across lease lifecycle management, including payments, renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Oversee intake, triage, and resolution of Tower Ops cases, ensuring timely handling of landlord, vendor, and internal inquiries. Establish prioritization frameworks, and escalation paths to improve turnaround times and reduce backlog. Identify systemic issues from case trends and drive upstream fixes (process, system, or data-related) to eliminate repeat defects
• Lead resolution of complex lease payment issues, including discrepancies, missed/duplicate payments, and contractual misalignment. Oversee end-to-end reconciliation activities to ensure alignment between lease terms, LMPS/system data, and financial outputs. Partner with Finance/Accounting to resolve variances, support accrual accuracy, and prevent financial leakage. Drive root cause analysis and implement controls to improve payment accuracy and reduce recurring defects.
• Own initiatives to improve lease data accuracy, completeness, and integrity across systems supporting lease administration Lead data cleanup efforts tied to abstraction errors, legacy data issues, and system migrations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance lease lifecycle management, payment accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Support cost savings initiatives, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliance with SOX controls and lease obligations to mitigate financial and operational risk.
• Oversee vendor performance and drive accountability across external partners supporting abstraction, QA, and lifecycle operations. Ensure accountability through KPIs, service levels, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive measurable outcomes tied to cost savings, efficiency gains, and risk reduction.
• Lead Automation and digital transformation efforts
• Act as liaison across Tower Ops, Finance, Legal, and Network teams to ensure alignment and execution

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior