Network Implementation Program Manager

$67,340 - $89,780/Yr

Lumen Technologies - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Telecommunications

About the position

The Network Implementation Program Manager at Lumen is responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, coordination, and management of various network projects. This role involves managing the engineering and construction processes from conceptualization to completion, ensuring quality and timely delivery of work, and serving as a key point of escalation for market-related issues. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders while supporting Lumen's fiber build objectives.

Responsibilities

• End to end project management for various projects involving the relocation, maintenance, repair, and construction of OSP facilities.
• Oversee the construction process from site survey to completion and ensure that the projects meet the quality, budget, and timelines for delivery.
• Build relationships, manage, ensure quality of work performed by engineering, construction and splicing vendors.
• Report on the progress of all projects and update key stakeholders and applicable systems.
• Manage complex work using external vendors for network expansion, relocations, and building adds.
• Design and engineer the network buildout according to Lumen's objectives, standards, and specifications.
• Perform site surveys, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and risk assessments for network projects.
• Support the Outside Plant (OSP) fiber network by performing on-call duties, network troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs, and analyzing complex network issues.
• Manage and review the creation and receipt of engineering drawings, plans, specifications, contracts, and permits.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external parties including customers, vendors, contractors, regulators, and utility companies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures for the network projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in telecommunication network engineering, construction, maintenance, and repair environments.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) along with CAD and GIS.
• Strong leadership attributes: ability to lead, instruct and delegate.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships with cross-functional partner departments, vendors, and developers.
• Previous experience with supervision of projects and project management.
• Possesses project management and coordination skills, as well as strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to forecast.
• Must have a valid driver's license, with satisfactory driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Fluent on current approved products and technology.
• Ability to work on call rotation.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts on products and services