Principal 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 . About the Company: 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. What you’ll do: Perform end-to-end IT/Network project management across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring delivery aligns to client expectations, business strategy, and industry best practices. This role manages multiple concurrent initiatives of varying size and complexity across regions and cross-functional organizations, with a strong emphasis on schedule, budget, risk, and quality.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of end-to-end technology delivery methodologies and the SDLC.
- Working knowledge of modern platforms and concepts such as cloud architecture, AI, application development fundamentals, and Agile delivery.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills; able to produce clear updates and executive-ready materials (Excel, Word, PowerPoint helpful).
- Proven excellence in timeline management, dependency management, and on-time delivery.
- 7+ years of related IT/Network project/program management experience.
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA preferred; Computer Science desired).
- Certification required in some areas (list specific certifications if applicable—e.g., PMP, SAFe, Scrum).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the Contact Center Technology domain (e.g., IVR, call routing, omni-channel/contact center platforms).
Responsibilities
- Project Planning, Scheduling & Delivery Build and manage integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource assignments. Manage dependencies across teams, applications, and systems, including coordinated releases for complex features requiring synchronized deployments. Drive end-to-end execution from requirements through implementation and stabilization.
- Stakeholder & Client Management Engage clients and stakeholders to gather requirements, clarify scope, and align outcomes to business goals. Communicate status, risks, decisions, and tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leaders.
- Team Leadership & Coordination (Non-Supervisory) Lead cross-functional project teams by setting direction, assigning work, and ensuring strong collaboration and accountability. Mentor team members and help resolve complex delivery challenges.
- Risk, Budget & Financial Management Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues; drive timely escalation and resolution. Create and manage budgets, track spend, forecast financial needs, and ensure delivery within approved funding and constraints.
- Quality, Governance & Documentation Ensure adherence to SDLC controls, quality standards, organizational processes, and best practices. Maintain complete project documentation (plans, requirements, RAID logs, release artifacts, and post-implementation summaries).
- Expertise & Scope Recognized subject matter expert who applies broad business knowledge and strategic insight to solve complex problems and deliver measurable results. Leads high-impact, high-value programs involving new technologies and multiple organizations. Works with minimal oversight, regularly consulting senior leadership and influencing executive-level decisions. Drives opportunities for automation and operational improvement; comfortable presenting to executive audiences. Must be able to multi-task across competing priorities
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
Mid Level
