Principal Project/Program Manager (Government)

AT&T•Columbia, MD

2d•$130,700 - $196,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief of Staff, FirstNet Program is responsible for driving disciplined execution of key business, organizational, and leadership priorities across AT&T’s FirstNet program. The role uses advanced program and project management capabilities and executive communication skills to translate complex priorities into clear plans, timelines, ownership, and measurable actions. Areas of responsibility include business planning, leadership and operational cadences, executive presentations and updates, organizational communications, employee culture, budget coordination, and other strategic or administrative priorities. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate agility, organization, judgment, and follow-through while managing multiple high-priority initiatives in a dynamic environment. AT&T Global Public Sector provides secure, IP-enabled, cloud-based network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. FirstNet is a dedicated nationwide communications platform for public safety and first responders. This is a full-time role with 40 weekly hours. The posting describes it as onsite and says work is performed from the designated work location two days per week. No relocation is offered. Locations include Atlanta, Georgia; Chantilly, Virginia; Chicago, Illinois; Columbia, Maryland; Dallas, Texas; and Washington, District of Columbia. The stated annual salary range is $130,700 to $196,100; individual starting salary may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education or training.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional work experience.
Proven program or project management experience driving complex, cross-functional initiatives to completion.
Experience in large, highly matrixed organizations requiring coordination across functions such as Product, Sales, Finance, Technology, Operations, Marketing, and Communications.
Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear, decision-ready materials.
Strong business and financial acumen.
Demonstrated ability to work quickly and autonomously with sound judgment while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, or other analytics and productivity tools to improve executive reporting, decision-making, and organizational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Serve as the central integrator for the FirstNet Program, connecting leaders, teams, priorities, and workstreams to create alignment, clarify ownership, and advance critical initiatives.
Lead complex program and project management, translating strategic priorities into workplans, milestones, owners, dependencies, and timelines; drive action-item closure, risk mitigation, and follow-through.
Orchestrate cross-functional execution across competing priorities, resolve ownership gaps, identify interdependencies, and align stakeholders toward common business outcomes.
Create executive communications and presentations by synthesizing complex information into leadership updates, organizational communications, decision materials, and actionable recommendations.
Own and strengthen the program’s operating cadence, including business planning, leadership reviews, operational forums, executive updates, priority tracking, organizational initiatives, and accountability mechanisms.
Support budget planning, forecasting, and expense management, connecting financial considerations to strategic priorities and business outcomes.
Anticipate needs, assess issues, mobilize stakeholders, move work forward with limited direction, and appropriately escalate critical decisions.
Drive organizational effectiveness and change initiatives, including process improvement, culture, employee communications, task forces, and other alignment and operating-discipline priorities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid time off, including at least 23 vacation days each year based on date of hire
Nine company-designated holidays
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 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