Program Engineer

About the position

GCI's Program Engineer will function as a technical expert within the discipline, making informed technical decisions both collaboratively and independently. The position is responsible for achieving organizational technical objectives by overseeing various project activities and providing strategic technical guidance and alignment within a specific program, as well as across the enterprise. These roles represent key technical leadership positions within the company, requiring high performance and interaction with directors, senior directors, and vice presidents. The role operates with significant autonomy and is responsible for leading teams to leverage technological advancements, both within the company and the broader industry, to enhance and expand services for our customers. The position provides critical technical leadership, ensuring alignment and oversight for the assigned program, driving innovation, and maintaining a strategic focus on improving and delivering high-quality solutions. Acts as the primary liaison with the program management, project engineering & project management teams, providing guidance and alignment across complex company initiatives. This role is adept at directing lead project engineers through major, multifaceted projects that span multiple departments and disciplines, requiring advanced technical leadership and cross-functional coordination. Coordinate technical resources across Technology Solutions to establish architectural standards. Develop and validate estimates, delivery plans, and execution strategies, and provide post-implementation operational support for projects. Ensure these efforts align with business line services and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance across various projects.
• Oversee project activities and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Act as the primary liaison with program management and project teams.
• Direct lead project engineers through complex projects.
• Coordinate technical resources to establish architectural standards.
• Develop and validate project estimates and execution strategies.
• Provide post-implementation operational support for projects.
• Contribute to the creation of architectural standards and technology roadmaps.
• Manage program plans, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify and mitigate program risks and issues.
• Monitor project performance and ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Project Management, Business, IT/IS, or related discipline.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive professional engineering experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate Degree in Engineering.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.
• Agile or Scrum certifications.
• Broad experience in the telecommunications industry.

Benefits

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
• Equal opportunity employer.