Program Manager Lead, East Region

Posted:
12/23/2024, 3:00:28 AM

Location(s):
Durham, North Carolina, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

At GFiber, we believe in the power of great internet that lets people do more, helps communities get stronger and makes amazing things possible. We’re not just growing to build better internet experiences, we’re also building a welcoming place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers.

GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our growing, inclusive team is expanding as we connect more cities and people.

The application window will be open until at least January 3rd, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

 

Role Description

The East Region Program Manager (PgM) Lead will manage a team of program managers to ensure schedules are met and critical projects are delivered. These projects will span across engineering, operations, construction, budgets, forecasting and planning. The PgM Lead is tasked with ensuring the team executes against strategic priorities set by leadership. The ideal candidate mixes tenacity, organizational skills, strong communication and leadership skills. This role requires prioritizing tasks, managing a complex schedule, ensuring deliverables are met across multiple work streams and being an effective cross functional leader. The PgM Lead works across the organization to refine and evolve our projects, as well as deploy new technologies to markets and communities throughout the region.

In this role, you'll:

  • Management functions within the metro to include aspects of project initiation, planning, executing, controlling, and closing.
  • Operate across internal Google Fiber groups and external organizations to ready and implement operational processes.
  • Lead process improvements that result in efficiency and efficacy gains throughout deployment and operations in the market.
  • Execute multiple projects/programs/planning in support of regional long term success.
  • Manage full time employees and delivery of projects through strategic partners/vendors.

At a minimum we'd like you to have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Telecommunications or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience in managing a complex schedule with a diverse vendor base, leading annual planning cycles, developing and managing contracts, invoicing, budgeting, forecasting, project reporting (costs, status and risks), procurement and negotiating with vendors.
  • 10 years of leadership experience in Telecommunications, Consulting, Oil and Gas or other capital project related industries. 
  • 5 years of people management (direct report responsibilities for full time employees, performance evaluations, career management, etc) and/or vendor management (RFx, contract negotiations, scope management, etc).

It's preferred if you have:

  • PMP or MBA or advanced degree.
  • 5 years of experience with fiber network deployments, including experience with constructing new outside and inside plant fiber infrastructure, and 5 years of experience with FTTH infrastructure.
  • Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and database management including AutoCAD, ESRI, and/or shape file functionality.
  • Knowledge of network drawings, route maps and scopes of work and interpreting fiber test results and auditing projects for compliance with scopes of work.
  • Experience in operational improvement and process/workflow development.
  • Excellent analytical, financial skills and communication skills.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $160,000 - $199,000 + bonus + cash award + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

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It's important to us to create an accessible, inclusive workplace for everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our accommodations for applicants form. Our candidate accommodations team will then connect with you to confidentially discuss your options.