Project Manager - Telecom (FTTH Projects)

Here at GoNetspeed, we believe in the power of connectivity. We believe that life doesn’t wait for us to catch up. We believe that providing the fastest and most reliable Internet to the communities we serve means committing to the present and building for the future.And we believe that our amazing team of employees are the key to our future and vision of connecting communities for today and for whatever comes next. If this excites you, come and join our team.The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of CLEC Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) telecommunications projects through effective application of project management principles and industry best practices. This role involves planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects in partnership with licensing, engineering, construction, and operations teams. The focus includes scope definition, schedule management, risk mitigation, and ensuring that project goals are met within specified constraints of time, budget, and quality.The Project Manager plays a key role in aligning projects with business objectives and stakeholder requirements, developing work plans, analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), and driving continuous improvement through lessons learned. This position supports complex programs that require a high degree of coordination across cross-functional teams.Essential Job Functions:Develop detailed project plans using PMI-based frameworks, ensuring alignment with FTTH project goals specifically for CLEC organizationsDefine project scope, timelines, and deliverables, engaging stakeholders at all levels to ensure clear alignmentUtilize resource estimation and budget modeling tools to maintain project financial healthRegularly monitor and report on project progress, using metrics like earned value analysis and forecastingGenerates weekly and monthly project status reports to a prescribed format and standardFacilitate effective communication with sponsors, functional leads, and executive teams regarding project status and risksEnsure projects are delivered per the scope, with post-implementation evaluations conducted to measure success and document lessons learnedLead project risk identification and mitigation strategies with a strong emphasis on anticipating roadblocks and enhancing positive risksCollaborate with engineering, site acquisition, network architecture, and construction teams to align workstreams and ensure milestones are metUse structured change management to handle deviations from baseline plansCoordinate procurement and vendor management processes specific to CLEC FTTH builds, ensuring alignment with contractual obligationsEnhance organizational processes through feedback and optimizations aimed at supporting FTTH scalabilityEssential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Proficiency in PMI-aligned project management techniques and methodologies, including schedule and cost managementExperience managing FTTH or other telecom infrastructure deployment projectsStrong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsExpertise in using project management software for planning and tracking progressUnderstanding of telecom network infrastructure, including fiber installation processes and requirementsAbility to analyze and report key operational and financial metricsCompetency in identifying and managing interdependencies across projectsProblem-solving skills with an aptitude for process optimizationKnowledge of licensing, permitting, regulations, and municipal collaboration processes, as applicable to FTTH projectsFamiliarity with fiber-optic network standards and industry best practicesProficiency in quality assurance processes related to FTTH and telecom networksHands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis specific to network deploymentsEducation and Experience:Education:4-year degree in business administration, Telecommunications, or related field preferred; 2-year degree requiredExperience:Minimum 3 years managing CLEC FTTH projects using PMI standardsPMP or similar certification is strongly preferredGoNetspeed is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability.Thank you for choosing GoNetspeed as your potential next employer! We know you have other options when selecting an employer of choice and are so glad you chose to apply with us.