Program Manager - Market Builds - Telecom

Vero Networks•Denver, CO

11d•$95,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

The Program Manager, Market Builds is responsible for owning the successful delivery of fiber network deployments within assigned markets, from initial approval through construction and into operational launch. This role serves as the central point of accountability for market execution, ensuring alignment across engineering, permitting, construction, operations, and go-to-market teams. The Program Manager drives coordination across internal functions and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time, on budget, and with high quality. This role requires hands-on experience in telecom infrastructure deployment, with a strong understanding of outside plant (OSP) engineering, permitting, construction, and stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate brings a practical, field-informed perspective and is comfortable operating in the realities of fiber network builds.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in telecom infrastructure deployment, fiber network builds, or similar field-based environments
Hands-on experience in one or more of the following:
OSP engineering or fiber network design
Permitting and municipal/ROW coordination
Fiber construction (aerial, underground, or hybrid)
Stakeholder management within telecom or infrastructure projects
Demonstrated ability to manage projects through the full telecom deployment lifecycle (planning → permitting → construction → activation)
Strong understanding of telecom deployment constraints, including permitting timelines, construction sequencing, and vendor coordination
Proven ability to coordinate across multiple internal teams and external stakeholders
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Market Ownership & Lifecycle Management
Own end-to-end delivery of assigned markets, from approval and planning through construction and operational launch
Act as the single point of accountability for market success, ensuring readiness across all phases of the lifecycle
Develop and manage integrated market plans, including timelines, dependencies, risks, and milestones
Ensure smooth transition from concept → design → permitting → construction → operations
Telecom Execution & OSP Coordination
Partner closely with OSP engineering, permitting teams, and construction managers to ensure seamless execution
Ensure alignment between network design, permitting timelines, and construction sequencing
Maintain visibility into field realities, proactively identifying risks related to constructability, access, and scheduling
Cross-Functional Coordination
Lead coordination across engineering, OSP construction, operations, finance, sales, and customer experience teams
Serve as the primary integrator across departments, ensuring no gaps between planning and execution
External Stakeholder Management
Coordinate with municipalities, utilities, developers, and other external stakeholders to support market execution
Partner with permitting teams to ensure ROW access, approvals, and compliance requirements are met
Help navigate local dynamics and maintain strong working relationships to reduce delays and risks
Execution Oversight & Risk Management
Monitor market performance against schedule, budget, and key milestones
Identify risks early and lead mitigation strategies across teams
Escalate issues appropriately and drive resolution with urgency and accountability
Ensure construction and deployment activities are aligned with defined standards and expectations
Reporting, Communication & Continuous Improvement
Provide clear, concise updates on market status, risks, and performance to leadership
Establish consistent communication cadence across stakeholders
Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and coordination models across markets
Contribute to the development of scalable playbooks and best practices for future builds