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Aspire Communications · 1 day ago

Program Manager

Simi Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $120K/yr

Aspire Communications is a fast-growing internet service provider delivering high-speed fiber-optic connectivity. The Program Manager will oversee and manage the execution of fiber optic network construction projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule while leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders.

Telecommunications

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple large-scale OSP fiber projects, including underground and aerial fiber builds, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to specification

Collaborate with internal and external teams, including construction, engineering, procurement, and regulatory bodies, to ensure seamless project execution across all phases of the OSP deployment

Develop and manage detailed project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, scheduling, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong focus on meeting milestones and client expectations

Prepare comprehensive Project Roadmaps, coordinating with participating organizations, and negotiate project agreements, including detailed work breakdown structures, cost and material estimates, milestone schedules, and risk management plans

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to OSP deployments, including zoning, permitting, construction delays, and regulatory hurdles, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders and timely resolution of issues

Oversee and track project budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting on capital expenditures, resources, and materials, aligning with financial goals

Take full accountability for all field deployment activities, including fiber network design, construction management, zoning and permitting, system acceptance, NOC integration, and project closeout

Serve as the central point of contact for project status updates, meetings, and communications, providing leadership teams with regular reports on milestones, progress, forecasts, and resolutions to issues

Lead the review of OSP designs, ensuring accuracy in drawings and calculations, and compliance with industry standards for underground and aerial fiber builds. Provide feedback on designs to ensure they meet project requirements and are feasible for construction

Ensure the maintenance of all OSP project documentation, including permitting, design filings, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Actively manage and monitor budgets, schedules, and scopes for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of the OSP build are on track and within financial constraints

Conduct site visits as needed to oversee construction activities, resolve field issues, and ensure that work is being executed according to plans, specifications, and safety standards

Provide detailed daily and weekly reports on project status, milestones, resource usage, and field progress, communicating any changes or issues to key stakeholders

Monitor construction quality, ensuring all fiber installation work meets industry standards and is aligned with design specifications

Perform any other duties as necessary to ensure the successful deployment and completion of OSP projects

Qualification

OSP Project ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationFiber Network DesignStakeholder EngagementQuality AssuranceDocumentation Compliance