{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"afe81bfd687a5c5571921515","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/afe81bfd687a5c5571921515","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/afe81bfd687a5c5571921515","title":"A5510 - Fiber/OTDR Program Manager (Remote)","description":"*Please note that this is a 12-18 Month Contract position and is Remote (Might require 10-25% Travel)*\n\n*QUALIFICATIONS:*\n\n* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent work experience.\n* PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent work experience.\n* Familiarity with automated fiber testing equipment and optical network management systems.\n* *Experience:* 7 -10 years in telecommunications or optical networking, with at least 3-5 years in a customer facing role.\n* *Technical Knowledge:* Deep understanding of fiber optic testing, characterization metrics, and DWDM/light path engineering.\n* *Customer Skills:* Proven success managing external clients and delivering large technical projects on time.\n* *Leadership:* Strong ability to mentor engineers, resolve conflicts, and lead cross-functional groups.\n\n*JOB DESCRIPTION: *\n\n*Position Summary*\n\nYou will lead a team of fiber characterization and light path design engineers supporting a major customer. You will manage daily operations, track technical deliverables, and own the customer relationship. You need a strong background in optical networks, hands-on personnel management, and direct experience managing key clients.\n\n*Key Responsibilities*\n\n*Team Leadership & Personnel Management*\n\n* Manage a technical team of fiber characterization and light path design engineers.\n* Set clear performance goals, conduct reviews and ensure training and proficiency criteria are met.\n* Hire top talent and build a high-performing engineering group.\n* Plan team capacity to match project workloads and customer demands.\n\n*Customer Management*\n\n* Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer''s technical and leadership teams.\n* Lead regular status meetings, QBRs and review operational metrics with the customer.\n* Manage customer expectations regarding project timelines, scopes, and changes.\n* Resolve technical escalations quickly to keep the customer satisfied.\n\n*Program & Technical Operations*\n\n* Oversee fiber characterization teams and processes including back office analysis support and field engineering\n* Guide light path design personnel\n* Track milestones and project risks using standard program management tools.\n* Ensure all training and proficiency metrics meet customer standard and contract requirements.\n\n*Candidates must provide their phone number. 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