Principal Network Project/Program Manager (Government)

AT&T•Columbia, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AT&T Global Public Sector is seeking a Principal Network Project/Program Manager to oversee a complex, multi-project portfolio within a large, long-term public–private technology program serving public safety. This high-visibility individual-contributor role owns execution oversight, milestone delivery, and deliverable quality 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, serves as a principal interface to government customers, and manages portfolio-level requirements, risks, issues, and deliverables. It partners with network, product, finance, contracts, and other teams to move work from requirements through delivery and acceptance. The position also coaches project managers in a matrixed environment while remaining hands-on. It is full-time and onsite at a designated location five days per week; relocation is not offered.

Requirements

10 or more years of progressive program or portfolio management experience, preferably in complex technical, telecommunications, federal government, or public-safety environments.
Extensive government contract project management experience and strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated ownership of large, multi-track technical program portfolios with formal contract, compliance, and government-acceptance requirements.
Telecommunications industry experience, preferably wireless.
Proven 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.
Strong, process-oriented project management skills and working knowledge of project/portfolio methodologies such as PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall, including when to apply them.
Ability to lead and coach project managers without direct reporting authority in a matrixed environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations and engagement with contacts at all levels.
Ability to build positive relationships with customers and internal teams.
Flexibility to shift assignments and support higher-priority initiatives as needs change.
Drive to learn new concepts, tools, procedures, and software that improve team performance.
Bachelor’s degree.

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.

Responsibilities

Manage a complex, multi-project portfolio requiring functional integration, risk management, and change management.
Lead a multi-track portfolio of complex technical programs with formal compliance and customer-acceptance requirements.
Oversee execution, milestone delivery, and deliverable quality across technical work streams, including wireless network deployment, coverage and capacity, connections, and rapid-deployable communications assets.
Serve as a principal interface to government customers; negotiate scope, resolve issues, and build trusted relationships with government contracting representatives and other officials.
Own requirements traceability, deliverable quality, and portfolio-level risk and issue management.
Partner with network, product, finance, contracts, and other teams to move work from requirements through delivery and acceptance.
Maintain contract compliance while meeting business and program objectives.
Define, implement, and consult on project and program management standards and processes.
Coach and guide project managers in a matrixed environment without direct reporting authority while also delivering hands-on work.
Communicate clearly and concisely with senior executives and internal and external stakeholders.
Shift assignments and support higher-priority program initiatives as needs change.

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
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Additional sick leave may be available beyond what state and local law require
Adoption reimbursement
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life and accidental death insurance
Supplemental benefit programs, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and group legal coverage
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Employee wellness programs
Employee discounts of up to 50% on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet and fiber where available, and AT&T phone