Network Program Manager

* Must have network and infrastructure background: * Be conversant in how a network and infrastructure are delivered:? Understand circuit order (non-DIA) processing with such vendors as ATT, Comcast, and others. * Understand what a DMARC is and what a last mile provider (LMP) is and how this infrastructure works. * Understand delivery and setup of a new circuit and how it is connected and turned up. * Understand what a router is and where it is placed in the infrastructure. * Understand basic network equipment and its uses (i.e., core and UA switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, WAPs, servers) and how it all fits in the infrastructure. * Understand network diagrams and the flow of connections. * Understand basic Datacenter (DC) concepts: How DC operations work (general)o Fiber/copper connections * Equipment racks (e.g., whether there is enough space in a rack, whether new racks will be needed) * Power requirements (e.g., adding new equipment, whether there is enough power)o HVAC (e.g., knowing the questions to ask to support new equipment) * Be a United States Citizen and must be able to pass a background check. * Expertise in Microsoft Project * The candidate must have excellent client interfacing skills, vendor/third-party resources, strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with all levels of management. * They should have experience operating with colleagues across different time zones with a flexible approach to working hours (ability to work varied hours and weekends a must) to successfully interact and communicate on a global level) if needed. * 8+ years managing projects. * Financial services (Insurance, Banking, Investment banking), is a plus. * Must have strong analytical skills. Continuous process improvement mindset. * Experience with managing program/project financial estimates and ongoing financial forecasting of expenditures. * Industry Certifications in PMP, CSM (Certified Scrum Master) are strongly preferred, technical certifications such as CCNA are a plus Job Type: Contract Pay: $55.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: * 8 hour shift Experience: * Program Manager: 10 years (Required) * Networking/Infrastructure: 3 years (Required) Location: * Plano, TX 75025 (Required) Work Location: In person