Network Implementation Program Manager

The Role

The Network Implementation Program Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and managing a wide variety of projects involving the construction of OSP facilities, building, road moves, etc.

Will create engineering of individual projects for relocations or new installation of fiber network working within fiscal guidelines for funding requests.

Oversees the construction process from conceptualization to completion including the oversight of contactors, various trade workers and project managers while staying within budget and delivering projects on timelines.

Effectively monitors and manages engineering and construction quality and completion of work and resolves issues. Accurately reports on the progress of a project and updates databases as applicable, e.

g. CDFS, Road moves, Maintenance, Damage Claim projects and Business as Usual.

The Main Responsibilities

• End to end project management for various projects involving the relocation, maintenance, repair, and construction of ISP and OSP facilities.
• Oversee the construction process from concept to completion and ensure that the projects meet the quality, budget, and timelines for delivery.
• Build relationships, manage, and supervise engineering vendors, construction contractors, various trade workers, and project managers.
• Effective workload balancing among resources to maintain schedules.
• Effectively manage the quality and completion of work by all vendors through inspecting, identifying, and correcting any issues.
• Field interface for engineering or construction.
• Report on the progress of all projects and update key stakeholders and applicable systems.
• Creating MOPs for all maintenance activities on the fiber network.

Additional Responsibilities

• Design and engineer the network buildout according to Lumen's objectives, standards, and specifications.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of the network and networking protocols along with excellent communication skills to perform in-depth troubleshooting.
• Perform site surveys, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and risk assessments for network projects.
• Supports the Outside Plant (OSP) fiber network by performing on-call duties, network troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs and analyzes complex network issues to provide short-term and / or long-term resolution plans.
• Manage and review the creation and receipt of engineering drawings, plans, specifications, contracts, and permits.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external parties including customers, vendors, contractors, regulators, and utility companies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures for the network projects.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education with 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in telecommunication network engineering, construction, maintenance, and repair environments.
• Possesses project management and coordination skills, as well as strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledgeable and able to work in appropriate systems, such as CAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office.
• Fluent on current approved products and technology.
• Must be able to drive company vehicle

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$74,070 - $98,760 in these states : CT, NY

$67,340 - $89,780 in these states : IN

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.