GCI Communication Corp. · 1 month ago
Staff Program Engineer
1001 Northway Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
12+ years expGCI Communication Corp. is seeking a Staff Program Engineer responsible for overseeing and coordinating engineering projects from conception to completion. The role involves managing technical aspects of programs, ensuring alignment with business goals, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership, ensuring alignment and oversight for assigned programs, driving innovative and high-quality solutions which are in line with strategic goals and long-range technical plans
Develop and manage program plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocations, ensuring financial & service quality monitoring controls are in place
Define technical program objectives and success criteria in alignment with organizational goals and long-range plans, company culture and mission
Specify architectural standards, implementation requirements, ongoing support needs, and lifecycle management planning framework
Identify and mitigate program risks and issues
Optimize resource utilization to achieve program goals within budget constraints
Monitor and report on program technical execution & quality performance
Follow IEEE/Industry regulations, codes & standards, working at industry leading levels and following engineering discipline practices
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, legal regulations, and auditing
Support multiple technology projects from initiation to completion to operations hand-off as a support and escalation resource
Lead project engineers through major, multifaceted projects that span multiple departments and disciplines
Monitor project activities and provide strategic technical guidance and alignment within a specific program, as well as across the enterprise
Develop and validate engineering estimates, project plans, and execution strategies
Coordinate with project managers to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met
Monitor project performance, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards
Provide post-implementation operational support for projects, ensuring efforts align with business line services and strategic objectives
Lead and mentor project teams, providing guidance and support as needed
Foster a collaborative environment to enhance team performance and productivity
Manage resource allocation, establish architectural standards, and ensure teams have the necessary tools and support
Act as the primary liaison with technical strategy, program management, project engineering, and project management teams, providing guidance and alignment across complex company initiatives
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and executive leadership
Facilitate meetings and workshops to drive program objectives and decision-making
Prepare and present regular program status reports and key issue updates to senior management and stakeholders
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the engineering team
Adhere to best practices and design standards when coordinating with other programs and projects to identify and implement efficiencies that extend beyond the scope of a single program
Evaluate program performance and implement process improvements
Identify and address dependencies and risks that may impact program success
Promote best practices and lessons learned across projects and teams
Drive innovation and efficiency in technology solutions and project execution across multiple teams, departments, and companywide
Ensure team takes full advantage of advances in technologies used by the company and across the industry to improve and add new services for our customers
Qualification
Required
A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis
High School diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Project Management, Business, IT/IS, or related discipline
Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressive professional engineering experience
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering
Experience with Project Management and/or Construction Management
Broad experience in the telecommunications industry within any of the following fields: Broadband Internet, ISP Infrastructure, Urban & Rural Fiber Optic Networks, Mobile & Fixed Wireless, Microwave & Satellite Communications, Capacity Planning, Lifecycle Management, Information Technology & Security
Other relevant telecom industry or job specific certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Agile or Scrum certifications
Company
GCI Communication Corp.
Hi, we’re glad you’re here! GCI is Alaska’s largest telecommunications provider.
1001-5000 employees
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