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Native Network, Inc. · 2 days ago

Telecom – Sr. Project Manager

Wenatchee, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Native Network, Inc. provides professional services and carrier-class wholesale telecommunications networks that equip Tribal nations with the tools to thrive in the 21st-century digital economy. The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for delivering telecom projects on time and within budget while serving as the primary relationship manager for Tribal accounts, ensuring projects meet both technical requirements and community priorities.

Telecommunications

Responsibilities

Work with the project team to extract key project activities, milestones, and timelines

Drive activities to define project scope, budget, timelines, and dependencies

Track project deliverables using Smartsheet and ensure accountability

Run projects through their full lifecycle, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and challenges

Develop and execute efficient internal communication strategies to keep all levels of management informed

Manage project budgets in coordination with finance and operations

Implement and manage project change requests, including sign‑off and adjustments to scope, timelines, and budget

Conduct project evaluations and lessons learned within 3 weeks of closure, building best practices for future delivery

Serve as the primary point of contact for Tribal accounts, managing expectations and strengthening relationships throughout the project lifecycle

Immerse yourself in customer priorities, becoming the subject matter expert on assigned projects

Facilitate regular customer update meetings and provide proactive communication on progress, risks, and changes

Consistently monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders at prescribed intervals

Employ emotional intelligence and cultural awareness to meet project requirements while enhancing stakeholder relationships

Prepare and distribute agendas prior to meetings, ensuring alignment on objectives

Facilitate meetings to ensure productive discussions, clear decision‑making, and engagement from all participants

Document and circulate meeting minutes promptly, capturing decisions, action items, and follow‑ups

Collaborate closely with engineers, technicians, and program leadership to remove roadblocks and contribute directly to deliverables

Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations for stakeholders and end users

Maintain accurate status updates in organizational systems for accountability and transparency

Present reports on project progress, challenges, risks, and solutions clearly to leadership and Tribal partners

Qualification

Telecommunications project managementPMP CertificationMS ProjectSmartsheetRelationship managementAnalytical skillsCultural competencyCollaborationFacilitation skillsCommunicationAdaptability

Required

5+ years of telecommunications project management experience, with a proven ability to manage complex projects while contributing directly to deliverables

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong customer relationships, ideally with Tribal governments, community‑based organizations, or public sector partners

Ability to work as a true team player — supporting engineering teams, program leadership, and cross‑functional stakeholders by contributing hands‑on to project execution

Skilled in meeting preparation, facilitation, and follow‑through, ensuring clear decision‑making and accountability

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor communication to diverse audiences including Tribal partners, technical teams, and senior leadership

Strong command of MS Project, Smartsheet, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, with experience presenting to stakeholders and leadership

Strong business analysis capabilities to identify risks and roadblocks before they impact project success

High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness, with the ability to foster trust and respect in diverse communities

Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously, adjust to changing priorities, and drive results in dynamic environments