{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6258a701d3bd1a81c8817954","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6258a701d3bd1a81c8817954","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6258a701d3bd1a81c8817954","title":"Network Implementation Program Manager Construction - Ocala, FL","description":"About Forged Fiber\n\nAt Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.\n\nForged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.\n\nThe Role\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Network Implementation Program Manager to lead and manage end‑to‑end implementation of large-scale telecommunications projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the execution, accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of network deployment programs while working cross‑functionally with engineering, construction, vendors, and external partners.\n\nThe ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail‑driven, organized, and proactive in identifying risks, resolving issues, and driving operational excellence across all phases of implementation.\n\nThe Main Responsibilities\n\nProject & Milestone Management:\n\nManage Major and Minor project milestones, ensuring real-time status accuracy, timely updates, and clear reporting.\nTrack progress across multiple concurrent projects with a focus on 0–180-day forecasting and scheduling alignment.\nDrive project closeouts, validating deliverables and ensuring documentation completeness.\n\nRisk Identification & Issue Resolution:\n\nIdentify implementation risks in real time and assign ownership to appropriate teams.\nDevelop mitigation plans and track actions to ensure timely resolution.\nSurface cross-functional gaps and escalate blockers with supporting data and analysis.\n\nQuality Assurance & Deliverable Validation:\n\nEnsure all deliverables meet engineering, construction, and operational quality standards.\nTrack and monitor project quality metrics, vendor performance, and SLA compliance.\nValidate accuracy and completeness of data submitted by vendors and internal/external partners.\n\nData, Reporting & Forecasting:\n\nMaintain accurate, up-to-date data across all systems and reporting tools.\nForecast resource needs, timelines, and project outcomes for 0–180 days.\nDevelop clear, concise reporting for leadership and stakeholders.\n\nProcess Improvement & Operational Excellence\n\nIdentify process gaps and drive implementation of improvements across engineering, construction, and deployment.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows, handoffs, and SLAs.\nAdopt and promote continuous learning of engineering and construction processes, tools, SLAs, and handoff requirements.\n\nWhat We Look For in a Candidate\n\nForged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.\n\nQualifications\n\n5+ years of experience in telecommunications, network deployment, or related technical program management.\nBachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience or 2-3 years with a Master's Degree.\nStrong understanding of wireless or wireline network design, engineering, and construction lifecycles.\nProven success managing cross-functional implementation programs in fast-paced environments.\nExperience with milestone management, forecasting, vendor oversight, and project quality control.\nExceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills.\nAbility to synthesize complex information and drive clear action plans.\nProficient with project management tools, data dashboards, and reporting systems.\nKnowledgeable and able to work in appropriate systems and Microsoft Office\n\nPreferred Skills\n\nExperience with large carriers, fiber deployments, wireless networks, or infrastructure providers.\nKnowledge of engineering SLAs, construction processes, and network activation workflows.\nAdvanced Excel/Sheets, data visualization tools, or project tracking software.\nStrong vendor management and contract oversight experience\n\nCompensation\n\nThis information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.\n\nLocation Based Pay Ranges:\n\n$70,000-$116,000\n\nForged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.\n\nWhat to Expect Next\n\nBackground Screening\n\nIf you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.\n\nForged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunities\n\nIt is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.\n\n© 2026 Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC","company":"AT&T","rawCompany":"at","city":"Ocala","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T13:17:54.124Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"517111","title":"Wired Telecommunications Carriers","slug":"wired-telecommunications-carriers"},{"code":"237130","title":"Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction","slug":"power-and-communication-line-and-related-structures-construction"},{"code":"517810","title":"All Other Telecommunications","slug":"all-other-telecommunications"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Network Implementation Program Manager Construction - Ocala, FL","description":"About Forged Fiber\n\nAt Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.\n\nForged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.\n\nThe Role\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Network Implementation Program Manager to lead and manage end‑to‑end implementation of large-scale telecommunications projects. 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We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.\n\nQualifications\n\n5+ years of experience in telecommunications, network deployment, or related technical program management.\nBachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience or 2-3 years with a Master's Degree.\nStrong understanding of wireless or wireline network design, engineering, and construction lifecycles.\nProven success managing cross-functional implementation programs in fast-paced environments.\nExperience with milestone management, forecasting, vendor oversight, and project quality control.\nExceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills.\nAbility to synthesize complex information and drive clear action plans.\nProficient with project management tools, data dashboards, and reporting systems.\nKnowledgeable and able to work in appropriate systems and Microsoft Office\n\nPreferred Skills\n\nExperience with large carriers, fiber deployments, wireless networks, or infrastructure providers.\nKnowledge of engineering SLAs, construction processes, and network activation workflows.\nAdvanced Excel/Sheets, data visualization tools, or project tracking software.\nStrong vendor management and contract oversight experience\n\nCompensation\n\nThis information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.\n\nLocation Based Pay Ranges:\n\n$70,000-$116,000\n\nForged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.\n\nWhat to Expect Next\n\nBackground Screening\n\nIf you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.\n\nForged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunities\n\nIt is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. 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