Job Description Must Have: * Current Telecom Project (Highly Preferred Experience) *PMP Managed$5+ million project * DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, PON, LTE/5G * Advanced Agile, Scrum, and/or SAFe environments *Cloud platforms, DevOps, APIs, SDN/NFV Our Client, a multinational telecommunications technology company has an urgent and immediate need for a Program Manager to drives complex, cross-functional technology programs that enable business growth, operational excellence, and customer experience improvements. This role owns end-to-end program outcomes across software delivery, network technologies (DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, 5G), and/or technology-enabled business operations. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio Leadership: - Own a major program comprising multiple initiatives and technical & operational delivery teams - Empowered to recommend sequencing, re-prioritization, or de-scoping of initiatives based on delivery performance, financial health, and value realization, in partnership with Product, Architecture and Finance - Translate business strategy into integrated technology roadmaps and execution plans - Manage sequencing, dependencies, and tradeoffs across initiatives to optimize value delivery - Track and drive benefits realization, outcomes, and adoption metrics Program Execution & Agile Delivery: - Lead end-to-end program lifecycle from intake and funding through delivery and stabilization - Oversee the alignment of multiple Agile teams using Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models - Ensure consistent delivery quality, cadence, and transparency across teams - Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and cross-team impediments - Measure and report on delivery health and remediation plans throughout the lifecycle of the program Financial & Investment Management: - Own program-level financials including budget, forecast, and milestone-based funding - Partner with Finance and leadership to support investment decisions and re-prioritization - Monitor financial health, delivery performance, and ROI throughout the program lifecycle Technical & Domain Leadership: - Serve as a trusted technology partner with deep understanding of assigned domains (e.g., software platforms, APIs, cloud, DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, mobile/5G) - Collaborate with Architecture and Engineering to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to enterprise standards - Balance technical constraints with business priorities Stakeholder & Executive Engagement - Act as the primary point of accountability for program status, outcomes, and risks - Effectively use storytelling to articulate program prioritization, business impact, and initiate change management - Prepare and deliver executive-level communications, including roadmap updates and investment insights - Facilitate decision-making forums and governance reviews Team & Capability Leadership: - Mentor and coach Project Managers and Coordinators - Promote Agile, outcome-driven delivery practices - Drive continuous improvement in program governance, delivery efficiency, and operating models Required Skills: - Bachelor-s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master-s degree or MBA preferred) - 8+ years in technology delivery, engineering, or program management - 3+ years leading large, complex programs or value streams - PMP certification - highly preferred - Experience in telecommunications, broadband, cable, or mobile technologies strongly preferred Technical & Domain Knowledge: - Software delivery and/or network technologies (DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, PON, LTE/5G) - Cloud platforms, DevOps, APIs, SDN/NFV - Strong systems thinking across platforms and products Delivery & Financial Acumen: - Advanced experience in Agile, Scrum, and/or SAFe environments - Demonstrated experience owning multi-initiative program budgets including proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, milestones, and investment tradeoffs - Experience supporting or leading: investment prioritization; tradeoff decisions across initiatives; reallocation of funding based on performance - Experience presenting financial narratives to executives - Comfortable operating in matrixed, fast-changing environments
