Principal Network Project/Program Manager (Government)

AT&T•Chantilly, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AT&T Global Public Sector is seeking a Principal Network Project/Program Manager to manage a complex, multi-project portfolio within a large, long-term public–private technology program serving public safety. This high-visibility individual-contributor role provides execution oversight, milestone delivery, and deliverable-quality leadership across technical work streams, including wireless network deployment, coverage and capacity, connections, and rapid-deployable communications assets. The primary focus is ensuring government contract compliance while meeting corporate business objectives. The role leads complex technical programs with formal compliance and customer-acceptance requirements, and serves as a principal interface to government customers. It owns requirements traceability, deliverable quality, and portfolio-level risk and issue management; partners with network, product, finance, contracts, and other teams to move work from requirements through delivery and acceptance; and coaches project managers in a matrixed environment while also contributing hands-on. The position defines, implements, and advises on project and program management standards and processes, and interacts and negotiates directly with government contracting representatives and other government officials. This is a full-time, onsite position performed at the designated work location five days per week. Locations listed are Atlanta, Georgia; Chantilly, Virginia; Columbia, Maryland; Dallas, Texas; and Washington, District of Columbia. Relocation is not offered. Weekly hours are 40. The listed annual salary range is $143,800–$215,800; starting salary within the range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education or training.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive program or portfolio management experience.
Extensive government contract project management experience and strong organizational skills.
Experience owning large, multi-track technical program portfolios with formal contract, compliance, and government-acceptance requirements.
Telecommunications industry experience, preferably wireless.
Ability to lead negotiations and manage relationships with government stakeholders, contracting officers, and senior executives.
Strong requirements-management and traceability discipline, with a focus on deliverable quality.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations and engagement with internal and external contacts at all levels.
Working knowledge of project and portfolio management methodologies such as PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall, and when to apply them.
Ability to lead and coach project managers in a matrixed environment without direct reporting authority.
Ability to build positive relationships with customers and internal teams.
Strong, process-oriented project management skills.
Flexibility to shift assignments and support higher-priority program initiatives as needs change.
Drive to learn new concepts, tools, procedures, and software that improve team performance.
Bachelor’s degree.
Willingness to interact regularly with the government customer in a customer-facing role.

Nice To Haves

Project management certification such as PMP and/or Agile certification such as Certified Scrum Product Owner.
Background in public safety, first-responder, or mission-critical communications environments.
Familiarity with federal contract structures and reporting requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, for tracking, reporting, and dashboards.
RAN engineering or technical background, or direct experience with RAN deployment, coverage enhancement, or deployable-asset programs.
Experience in complex technical, telecommunications, federal government, or public-safety environments.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of complex technical programs, overseeing execution, milestones, and deliverable quality across technical work streams.
Oversee work involving wireless network deployment, coverage and capacity, connections, and rapid-deployable communications assets.
Ensure government contract compliance while meeting corporate business, program, and customer-acceptance objectives.
Serve as a principal interface to government customers; negotiate scope, resolve issues, and build trusted relationships.
Own requirements traceability, deliverable quality, and portfolio-level risk and issue management.
Partner with network, product, finance, contracts, and other teams to advance work from requirements through delivery and acceptance.
Define, implement, and consult on project and program management standards and processes.
Interact and negotiate directly with government contracting representatives and other government officials.
Coach and guide project managers in a matrixed environment without direct reporting authority while also performing hands-on work.
Communicate with senior executives and internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) plan.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Paid time off and holidays, including at least 23 vacation days each year and 9 company-designated holidays, based on date of hire.
Paid parental leave.
Paid caregiver leave.
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available; it is unprotected.
Adoption reimbursement.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life and accidental death insurance.
Supplemental benefits, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and group legal programs.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Employee wellness programs.
Employee discounts of up to 50% on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (including fiber where available), and AT&T phone.