{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ae9fc29a3519f0a4eab77ffb","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ae9fc29a3519f0a4eab77ffb","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ae9fc29a3519f0a4eab77ffb","title":"Program Manager - Programs & Governance","description":"This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered.\n\nAbout the Job\n\nBuild what connects us—and shape what comes next. At AT&T, the strength of our network begins with the facilities and infrastructure behind it. In this highly visible role, you’ll help define how critical building systems are designed, governed, and delivered across our national real estate portfolio.\n\nYou’ll have the opportunity to set enterprise MEP building standards, lead nationwide compliance programs, and influence high-impact infrastructure and real estate initiatives. Working with project managers, technical experts, and senior leaders, you’ll drive solutions that improve safety, reliability, performance, and value at scale.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nEngineering Standards & Governance\n\nShape and continuously improve enterprise-wide MEP building standards that support AT&T’s evolving business needs.\nCreate governance that raises the bar for consistency, quality, reliability, and operational performance across capital and expense programs.\nBring engineering, architecture, construction, facilities, and operations teams together around clear design criteria and best practices.\nServe as a trusted technical advisor on building systems, lifecycle planning, infrastructure reliability, and engineering risk.\n\nCompliance Program Leadership\n\nLead national compliance programs that protect our people, facilities, and operations while meeting engineering, life-safety, regulatory, and building-code requirements.\nTurn reviews, audits, and performance insights into clear corrective actions and measurable results.\nChampion improvements that reduce risk, strengthen reliability, and unlock greater operational efficiency.\n\nProgram & Portfolio Management\n\nOwn a portfolio of enterprise initiatives tied to AT&T’s most important business priorities.\nDrive end-to-end execution across budgets, schedules, scope, milestones, SLAs, KPIs, risks, dependencies, and executive reporting.\nBuild scalable governance processes, metrics, templates, standards, and documentation that make teams more effective.\nPartner with a national team of project managers to deliver critical engineering, compliance, and infrastructure initiatives on time and within budget.\nUse designated AI tools to simplify workflows, strengthen analysis, and create effective process and training materials.\n\nStakeholder Leadership\n\nCollaborate with senior leaders to set priorities and align resources to business goals.\nTranslate complex program, risk, and financial information into clear recommendations for executive audiences.\nBuild alignment across functions and inspire adoption of stronger governance and execution practices.\n\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering; Construction Management; or a related field preferred.\n8+ years of experience in MEP engineering, facilities management, construction, or infrastructure program management.\nExperience leading national portfolios and governance programs.\nStrong knowledge of building codes, life-safety requirements, and facilities operations.\nPE, CFM, PMP, or a related professional certification preferred.\n\nReady to make an impact at scale? Bring your technical expertise, strategic mindset, and leadership to AT&T—and help build the standards and infrastructure that keep our business moving forward.\n\nOur Lead Plng/Dsgn/Construction jobs earn between $130,700.00 - $196,100.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.\n\nJoining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:\n\nMedical/Dental/Vision coverage\n401(k) plan\nTuition reimbursement program\nPaid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)\nPaid Parental Leave\nPaid Caregiver Leave\nAdditional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected\nAdoption Reimbursement\nDisability Benefits (short term and long term)\nLife and Accidental Death Insurance\nSupplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal\nEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)\nExtensive employee wellness programs\nEmployee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone\n\nWeekly Hours:\n\n40\n\nTime Type:\n\nRegular\n\nLocation:\n\nDallas, Texas\n\nSalary Range:\n\n$130,700.00 - $196,100.00\n\nAT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. 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Working with project managers, technical experts, and senior leaders, you’ll drive solutions that improve safety, reliability, performance, and value at scale.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nEngineering Standards & Governance\n\nShape and continuously improve enterprise-wide MEP building standards that support AT&T’s evolving business needs.\nCreate governance that raises the bar for consistency, quality, reliability, and operational performance across capital and expense programs.\nBring engineering, architecture, construction, facilities, and operations teams together around clear design criteria and best practices.\nServe as a trusted technical advisor on building systems, lifecycle planning, infrastructure reliability, and engineering risk.\n\nCompliance Program Leadership\n\nLead national compliance programs that protect our people, facilities, and operations while meeting engineering, life-safety, regulatory, and building-code requirements.\nTurn reviews, audits, and performance insights into clear corrective actions and measurable results.\nChampion improvements that reduce risk, strengthen reliability, and unlock greater operational efficiency.\n\nProgram & Portfolio Management\n\nOwn a portfolio of enterprise initiatives tied to AT&T’s most important business priorities.\nDrive end-to-end execution across budgets, schedules, scope, milestones, SLAs, KPIs, risks, dependencies, and executive reporting.\nBuild scalable governance processes, metrics, templates, standards, and documentation that make teams more effective.\nPartner with a national team of project managers to deliver critical engineering, compliance, and infrastructure initiatives on time and within budget.\nUse designated AI tools to simplify workflows, strengthen analysis, and create effective process and training materials.\n\nStakeholder Leadership\n\nCollaborate with senior leaders to set priorities and align resources to business goals.\nTranslate complex program, risk, and financial information into clear recommendations for executive audiences.\nBuild alignment across functions and inspire adoption of stronger governance and execution practices.\n\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering; Construction Management; or a related field preferred.\n8+ years of experience in MEP engineering, facilities management, construction, or infrastructure program management.\nExperience leading national portfolios and governance programs.\nStrong knowledge of building codes, life-safety requirements, and facilities operations.\nPE, CFM, PMP, or a related professional certification preferred.\n\nReady to make an impact at scale? Bring your technical expertise, strategic mindset, and leadership to AT&T—and help build the standards and infrastructure that keep our business moving forward.\n\nOur Lead Plng/Dsgn/Construction jobs earn between $130,700.00 - $196,100.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.\n\nJoining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:\n\nMedical/Dental/Vision coverage\n401(k) plan\nTuition reimbursement program\nPaid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)\nPaid Parental Leave\nPaid Caregiver Leave\nAdditional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected\nAdoption Reimbursement\nDisability Benefits (short term and long term)\nLife and Accidental Death Insurance\nSupplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal\nEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)\nExtensive employee wellness programs\nEmployee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone\n\nWeekly Hours:\n\n40\n\nTime Type:\n\nRegular\n\nLocation:\n\nDallas, Texas\n\nSalary Range:\n\n$130,700.00 - $196,100.00\n\nAT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. 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