Senior Project Manager

Lightera•Norcross, GA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will be part of the Lightera emerging Global PMO organization focused on leading and strengthening execution of high-priority corporate initiatives, including large-scale Global CAPEX programs across manufacturing, fiber, and technology-enabled operations. This role will lead the successful execution of complex, cross-regional projects by improving delivery predictability, reducing execution risk, and enhancing executive visibility into strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred
10+ years as a project manager in operations, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, or related environments
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
Experience applying Lean Six Sigma principles, process improvement methodologies, and operational excellence tools within manufacturing or industrial environments
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) certification preferred
Experience in manufacturing environments related to telecommunication, fiber optic, and cable preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools like Microsoft Project, Planview, etc., and approved AI tools
Demonstrated experience driving execution, governance, and change management for complex initiatives
Ability to work autonomously to identify insights, assess risks, and develop data-driven recommendations
Experience translating strategic opportunities into actionable implementation plans
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence senior leadership and build alignment across a global matrix organization
Demonstrated coaching and leadership capabilities to develop teams and drive accountability
Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
Adhere to all aspects of Lightera’s Standards of Conduct
Operate effectively within a global, matrixed organization with diverse stakeholders and priorities

Responsibilities

Partner with initiative owners, business leaders, and regional stakeholders to define solutions, implementation strategies, and execution roadmaps
Support the execution of large-scale Global CAPEX initiatives and strategic transformation programs across regions and business units
Drive project governance, delivery predictability, risk mitigation, and executive reporting cadence for high-priority initiatives in manufacturing
Deploy improvement plans with strong change management principles to deliver sustainable operational and financial results
Establish and standardize project management tools, methodologies, governance processes, and best practices across functional teams and regions
Lead multiple concurrent projects with strong prioritization based on project complexity and risk, not solely geography
Develop and monitor KPIs, project dashboards, benchmarks, and reporting metrics to improve transparency and decision-making
Sequence and prioritize initiatives aligned to senior leadership strategy and organizational objectives
Support innovation partnerships and strategic initiatives involving new technologies, materials, capabilities, and manufacturing solutions
Build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support sourcing, evaluation, and implementation of new ideas and capabilities
Influence senior leadership to support project prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making
Develop and support capital planning activities tied to strategic initiatives and operational investments
Coach and mentor junior team members, initiative owners, and project stakeholders to improve project execution capabilities
Other duties as assigned by manager
Travel up to 25%