Project Manager, Network Infrastructure

Sand Cherry Associates

2d•$80,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

Sand Cherry Associates is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, hands-on Project Manager to oversee third-party vendors performing C-Band ground-clearing activities across multiple sites. This multi-year, long-term consulting engagement involves proactive project planning, vendor management, project pacing, financial oversight, and comprehensive documentation to support on-time delivery, FCC compliance, and audit readiness. The role is remote and works EST hours; minimal travel may be required. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship or transfer. Sand Cherry Associates does not work C2C. A background check and pre-employment drug screening, including marijuana screening subject to applicable laws, are required. The annual salary range is $80,000–$120,000. Compensation may depend on experience, education, location, skills, qualifications, and certifications. The company describes a communicative, collaborative consulting culture in which consultants manage their own workloads, take responsibility for their work, and have opportunities for professional career growth.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on project management experience in telecommunications, satellite communications, cable, or network infrastructure.
Proven experience managing third-party vendors, multi-site deployments, schedules, budgets, and complex technical documentation.
Exceptional attention to detail, analytical capabilities, organizational discipline, and proactive follow-through.
Strong hands-on proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Salesforce, including detailed scheduling, project planning, financial tracking, data analysis, and reporting.
Experience managing supply chain dependencies, vendor invoices, document repositories, and audit-ready records.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship or visa transfer.
Successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening, including marijuana, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with satellite ground infrastructure, C-Band clearing, RF systems, and FCC compliance requirements.
Power BI dashboard and reporting experience.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business, or a related field preferred.
PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage third-party vendors performing C-Band ground-clearing activities, including site assessments, engineering, equipment deployment, installation, testing, and acceptance.
Create and maintain project documentation, including Project Charters, RACI matrices, project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, RAID logs, and status reports.
Monitor site-by-site progress, analyze performance data, identify risks and delays, and drive corrective actions to meet project and FCC clearing deadlines.
Coordinate site readiness, engineering approvals, supply chain activities, equipment availability, procurement, and vendor deployment schedules.
Track vendor costs, purchase orders, invoices, change orders, and financial commitments; reconcile expenses against approved scope and completed work.
Collect, validate, organize, package, and maintain infrastructure designs, equipment records, vendor activity records, testing results, proof of completion, invoices, and supporting documentation for FCC compliance, reimbursement, and audits.
Prepare and coordinate FCC regulatory reporting submissions and reimbursement packages, ensuring completeness, accuracy, traceability, and alignment with program requirements.
Coordinate site acceptance, punch-list resolution, final deliverables, and documented closeout while supporting continuity of satellite services.
Develop status reports, project dashboards, financial analyses, and executive presentations.
Coordinate with engineering, operations, finance, procurement, and external vendors to resolve issues and ensure timely execution.