Lead Program Manager Telecom
Location: Bethpage, NY (Remote) EST working hour
Duration: 1 yr.
Interview Mode: 2 video interviews
Telecom (Telecommunications) refers to companies and technologies involved in delivering internet, broadband, cable TV, wireless/mobile, and network services.
Must Have:
* Current Telecommunications, Broadband, Cable, or Mobile industry experience
* DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, PON, LTE/5G
*Cloud platforms, DevOps, APIs, SDN/NFV
Top Priority
- Program Management experience leading large, complex technology programs
- 8+ years of experience in technology delivery, engineering, or program management
- 3+ years leading large programs or value streams
- Strong experience with Agile, Scrum, and/or SAFe
- Experience managing program budgets, forecasts, funding, and investment tradeoffs
- Strong executive stakeholder management experience
- Experience with Cloud Platforms, APIs, and DevOps
Strongly Preferred Ideal Candidate - Technical Program Manager with Telecom domain experience
- Strong blend of Program Delivery, Financial Management, and Executive Communication.
Program Manager Our Client, a multinational telecommunications technology company has an urgent and immediate need for a Program Manager to drives complex, cross-functional technology programs that enable business growth, operational excellence, and customer experience improvements.
This role owns end-to-end program outcomes across software delivery, network technologies (DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, 5G), and/or technology-enabled business operations.
Key Responsibilities Portfolio Leadership - Own a major program comprising multiple initiatives and technical & operational delivery teams
- Empowered to recommend sequencing, re-prioritization, or de-scoping of initiatives based on delivery performance, financial health, and value realization, in partnership with Product, Architecture and Finance
- Translate business strategy into integrated technology roadmaps and execution plans
- Manage sequencing, dependencies, and tradeoffs across initiatives to optimize value delivery
- Track and drive benefits realization, outcomes, and adoption metrics
Program Execution & Agile Delivery - Lead end-to-end program lifecycle from intake and funding through delivery and stabilization
- Oversee the alignment of multiple Agile teams using Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models
- Ensure consistent delivery quality, cadence, and transparency across teams
- Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and cross-team impediments
- Measure and report on delivery health and remediation plans throughout the lifecycle of the program
Financial & Investment Management - Own program-level financials including budget, forecast, and milestone-based funding
- Partner with Finance and leadership to support investment decisions and re-prioritization
- Monitor financial health, delivery performance, and ROI throughout the program lifecycle
Technical & Domain Leadership - Serve as a trusted technology partner with deep understanding of assigned domains (software platforms, APIs, cloud, DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, mobile/5G)
- Collaborate with Architecture and Engineering to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to enterprise standards
- Balance technical constraints with business priorities
Stakeholder & Executive Engagement - Act as the primary point of accountability for program status, outcomes, and risks
- Effectively use storytelling to articulate program prioritization, business impact, and initiate change management
- Prepare and deliver executive-level communications, including roadmap updates and investment insights
- Facilitate decision-making forums and governance reviews
Team & Capability Leadership - Mentor and coach Project Managers and Coordinators
- Promote Agile, outcome-driven delivery practices
- Drive continuous improvement in program governance, delivery efficiency, and operating models
If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Elite Technical.
Required Skills Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree or MBA preferred)
- 8+ years in technology delivery, engineering, or program management
- 3+ years leading large, complex programs or value streams
- PMP certification - highly preferred
- Experience in telecommunications, broadband, cable, or mobile technologies strongly preferred
Technical & Domain Knowledge - Software delivery and/or network technologies (DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, PON, LTE/5G)
- Cloud platforms, DevOps, APIs, SDN/NFV
- Strong systems thinking across platforms and products
Delivery & Financial Acumen - Advanced experience in Agile, Scrum, and/or SAFe environments
- Demonstrated experience owning multi-initiative program budgets including proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, milestones, and investment tradeoffs
- Experience supporting or leading:
- Investment prioritization
- Tradeoff decisions across initiatives
- Reallocation of funding based on performance
- Experience presenting financial narratives to executives
- Comfortable operating in matrixed, fast-changing environments
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