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Network Connex · 1 week ago

Program Manager - Remote opportunity with Travel required

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Network Connex is a home-grown company that operates in advanced technology environments, seeking a Program Manager for Fiber Deployment. The role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of large-scale fiber optic programs, ensuring compliance with customer standards and managing multiple projects concurrently.

Information ServicesInformation Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own full lifecycle delivery of fiber deployment programs from Pre-construction through turnover and final acceptance

Manage multiple buildings, data halls, and campus segments concurrently under a unified program execution plan

Act as the primary escalation point for schedule, cost, quality, safety, and performance risks

Maintain strict alignment with hyperscale customer governance models, approval gates, and milestone-based delivery expectations

Lead execution of high-count fiber installation, splicing, and testing, including:

288ct, 432ct, 864ct, 1728ct, 3456ct, and 6912ct fiber

ISP bulk fiber within white space, MMRs, telecom rooms, and backbone pathways

OSP campus fiber, sub-ducting, vault, handhole, and building entrance pathways

Mass fusion splicing and high-density enclosure builds

Pre-terminated fiber systems where required by customer standards

Ensure scope execution strictly follows customer specifications, drawings, standards, and sequencing requirements

Coordinate installation and splicing activities to support phased turnovers, early access dates, and partial RFS milestones

Oversee and validate fiber testing programs including:

OTDR testing

OLTS testing

Ensure test plans, methodologies, and thresholds align with hyperscale customer standards

Manage compilation, review, and submission of test results packages, as-builts, and closeout documentation

Drive timely resolution of deficiencies, punch-list items, and rework to achieve customer acceptance

Develop and maintain fully logic-linked schedules aligned to hyperscale master construction schedules

Implement daily and weekly production tracking, including labor curves, productivity metrics, and earned value indicators

Provide structured reporting aligned with hyperscale cadence:

Daily field updates

Weekly executive dashboards

Look-ahead schedules (2–6 week horizons)

Proactively identify critical path risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect RFS and turnover dates

Forecast and coordinate long-lead fiber materials, enclosures, consumables, and testing equipment

Align material releases with approved designs, customer submittals, and construction sequencing

Track material usage, constraints, and shortages across multiple buildings and phases

Partner with procurement and logistics teams to support just-in-time delivery and minimize onsite congestion

Own program-level financial performance, including:

Budget adherence

Cost forecasting

Labor productivity tracking

Subcontractor cost management

Manage progress billing, milestone billing, and change order workflows in accordance with hyperscale contract structures

Ensure billing accuracy, documentation completeness, and alignment with customer approval processes

Support internal margin analysis, forecasting, and executive financial reviews

Select, onboard, and manage subcontractors supporting installation, splicing, and testing activities

Enforce compliance with hyperscale safety, quality, badging, and site access requirements

Monitor subcontractor performance, production rates, and adherence to scope and schedule

Drive corrective action plans when performance deviates from expectations

Serve as the primary interface with hyperscale customer representatives, GCs, and owner’s teams

Lead coordination meetings, progress reviews, risk discussions, and milestone alignment sessions

Ensure transparent communication of risks, constraints, and mitigation strategies

Build trusted relationships through consistent execution, predictable reporting, and proactive issue resolution

Ensure all work complies with hyperscale customer standards, internal quality programs, and applicable codes

Partner with Safety and Quality teams to enforce:

Site-specific safety plans

Method statements and JHAs

Quality inspections and audits

Support customer audits, readiness reviews, and turnover validations

Qualification

Fiber optic constructionMass fusion splicingOTDR testingOLTS testingFinancial managementRisk managementProject managementVendor managementCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent experience

7+ years of experience delivering fiber optic construction programs in data center or mission-critical environments

Proven experience managing high-count fiber systems (288ct–6912ct) at scale

Strong working knowledge of ISP and OSP fiber construction

Strong working knowledge of mass fusion splicing operations

Strong working knowledge of OTDR and OLTS testing and interpretation

Demonstrated success managing multi-building or campus-wide programs

Strong financial, schedule, and risk management capabilities

Exceptional communication and executive-level reporting skills

Preferred

Direct experience supporting hyperscale customers (Oracle, AWS, Microsoft, Meta, Google, etc.)

PMP or equivalent project/program management certification

Experience working under GMP, milestone-based, or schedule-driven contract models

Familiarity with hyperscale documentation, commissioning, and turnover processes

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Retirement savings options

Company

Network Connex

Network Connex provider of mission critical network deployment solutions in fiber optic.

Founded in 2017

Oak Brook, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.networkconnex.com/

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