Senior OSP Program Manager – Long Haul Deployment

About This Opportunity

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai is representing a confidential telecommunications infrastructure company in their search for a Senior OSP Program Manager to lead long haul fiber deployment initiatives across the United States. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing large-scale network expansion programs through oversight of engineering and construction partners, cross-functional coordination, and governance of multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects.

As the senior program leader, you'll own portfolio delivery strategy, contractor relationships, capital planning, and executive stakeholder alignment while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. This position serves as the primary operational interface between our client, construction partners, customers, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver a portfolio of large-scale long haul deployment programs supporting strategic network expansion
• Develop portfolio delivery strategies aligned with capital investment priorities and growth objectives
• Lead cross-functional planning from business case through engineering, permitting, construction, testing, and operational turnover
• Establish program governance, delivery standards, performance metrics, and executive reporting across concurrent initiatives
• Serve as executive operational lead, building trusted relationships with leadership, customers, regulatory agencies, and construction partners
• Lead executive steering committees, program reviews, and customer governance meetings
• Develop strategic relationships with turnkey engineering and construction partners
• Lead commercial negotiations for engineering and construction agreements and complex change orders
• Establish contractor performance scorecards, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage multi-million-dollar capital budgets across numerous concurrent deployment programs
• Lead financial forecasting, variance analysis, accrual management, and executive reporting
• Provide strategic oversight of engineering, permitting, regulatory compliance, and construction execution
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements including NTIA, NEPA, Section 106, Tribal coordination, Davis-Bacon, and BABA
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance deployment processes, governance, and execution methodologies
• Mentor and develop Program Managers, Project Managers, and deployment personnel

What We're Looking For

Required Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of telecommunications, fiber deployment, infrastructure, or OSP program management experience
• Minimum 8 years leading complex outside plant construction programs and contractor organizations
• Demonstrated success leading portfolios of multimillion-dollar infrastructure deployments
• Experience managing EPC, engineering, and construction contracts
• Experience managing federally funded broadband programs and associated regulatory compliance
• Experience leading cross-functional organizations through complex delivery challenges
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and customer stakeholders

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Business, or related field (equivalent industry experience may substitute)
• Previous experience mentoring project managers or leading program management teams
• PMP certification or equivalent program management certification

Technical Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of long haul fiber architecture, OSP engineering, and construction practices
• Expert understanding of capital project controls, forecasting, earned value principles, and financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of permitting, environmental compliance, and federal broadband funding requirements
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, dashboards, pivot tables, Power Query, and executive reporting
• Working knowledge of GIS platforms, network inventory systems, Salesforce, Sitetracker, and project portfolio management tools
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, fiber testing documentation, route designs, and construction packages

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with ability to balance long-term objectives and near-term execution
• Executive presence and communication skills
• Strong influence without formal authority
• Portfolio and program governance expertise
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Contract negotiation and supplier management
• Data-driven decision making
• Ability to lead multiple complex programs simultaneously

How We Work with You

Get A Job.ai is managing this confidential search on behalf of our client. When you apply through our platform at getajob.ai, one of our experienced recruiters will review your background and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to the client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all applications must come through Get A Job.ai to be considered.

Our team will keep you informed throughout the process and provide guidance on interview preparation and offer negotiation.

Pay

The client has indicated an estimated base salary range of $95,100 - $146,300 USD annually. This range is a guideline that takes into account geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business needs. This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive plan. Additional benefits may include health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off.

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