Program Manager, FDC – Build Execution

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Transform build strategies into weekly operational plans, prioritized initiatives, and measurable outcomes.

• Enhance disciplined reporting by facilitating structured updates on completed work, upcoming tasks, and support requirements.

• Clearly convey program insights to leadership and execution teams using detailed funnel and milestone data.

• Ensure cross-functional alignment among engineering, permitting, and construction through regular touchpoints.

• Aid in sequencing and prioritization to optimize throughput while considering resource, vendor, and permitting limitations.

• Validate planning inputs, including force-to-load assumptions, design readiness, and CPP indicators.

• Develop readiness checklists to guarantee seamless transitions between design, permitting, and construction phases.

• Analyze forecast results against annual ready-for-sale objectives and identify necessary levers to bridge any gaps.

• Identify high-cost or high-risk build segments early on and collaborate with engineering and design to explore alternatives.

• Monitor milestones across numerous projects, highlighting risks associated with delays in engineering work in progress, permitting backlogs, or construction readiness.

• Maintain insight into the build funnel, including bottlenecks, aging tasks, and cross-functional dependencies.

• Collaborate with engineering, permitting, and construction leaders to eliminate blockers.

• Support the development and structure of the MDU program, including intake processes, workflows, and turn-up activities.

• Identify MDU opportunities that can deliver rapid incremental volume to meet targets for 2026 and beyond.

• Standardize GF/BF build methodologies to create consistency across markets and enhance repeatability.

• Keep accurate program documentation and workflows updated within SiteTracker and related systems.

• Perform additional duties as necessary to support the business and its evolving needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Project Management, Business Administration, or a relevant field.

• A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in the telecommunications sector, including fiber planning, engineering, permitting, or construction.

• Comprehensive understanding of the fiber build lifecycle and network readiness.

• Familiarity with permitting processes and coordination with third-party utilities.

• Experience in managing operational backlogs and converting high-volume work queues into structured execution paths.

• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability within cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical abilities with the capacity to link detailed operational data to wider program outcomes.

• Effective communicator who can simplify complex concepts and influence both technical and operational teams.

• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail and a proven track record of managing competing priorities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and program tracking tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401k

• Flexible spending account

• Paid sick leave

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Quarterly performance bonus

• Training

• Career growth and education reimbursement programs