Program Manager III

Forged Fiber 37 • Dallas, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Program Manager III About Forged Fiber At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions. Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success managing large, multi‑workstream initiatives .
• Strong experience working with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Skills (Critical)
• Microsoft PowerPoint – expert‑level: executive decks, structured storytelling, clear visuals
• Microsoft Excel – advanced: tracking, reporting, formulas, pivot tables, data validation
• Microsoft Word – structured documentation, executive summaries, formal readouts
• Microsoft Outlook & Teams – coordination, communication, and meeting management
• Experience leveraging SharePoint and OneDrive for structured document management
• Program Management Skills
• Strong planning, prioritization, and dependency management capabilities
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity while maintaining structure
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to see the broader program picture

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting telecom, fiber, network, or infrastructure programs
• Familiarity with governance, intake, or change management processes
• Experience creating leadership content aligned to enterprise or ELT standards
• PMP or equivalent certification (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent programs with cross‑functional stakeholders (Engineering, Network, IT, Finance, HR, Field Operations).
• Develop and maintain program plans, timelines, milestones, risk registers, and dependency tracking.
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and gaps; drive mitigation strategies and escalation when needed.
• Ensure alignment between operational execution and executive priorities.
• Own program reporting cadence, including weekly, monthly, and executive readouts.
• Produce concise, data‑driven status reports with clear milestones, risks, decisions needed, and progress metrics.
• Build and maintain dashboards and trackers to support leadership visibility and decision‑making.
• Ensure reporting accuracy, consistency, and audit‑readiness.
• Develop executive‑level presentations for leadership forums, steering committees, and governance reviews.
• Translate complex program data into clear narratives, visuals, and one‑slide summaries.
• Prepare talking points, briefing documents, and leadership materials aligned to enterprise standards.
• Confidently present program updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce standardized processes for intake, prioritization, documentation, and change control.
• Maintain organized repositories of program artifacts, decisions, and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in program management practices and reporting quality.
• Coordinate across teams to ensure accountability and follow‑through.

Benefits

• Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed