Project Manager - Network

Position: Project Manager – Network
Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Orlando FL, Las Vegas, NV 
Duration: Contract To Hire
Job ID: 176091

Job Overview:
The Project Manager – Network is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of network programs and projects, primarily focusing on large-scale fiber build deployments. This role ensures that scope, budget, quality, and stakeholder expectations are met while enabling successful market launches and operational readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the single point of contact for end-to-end management of multiple projects/programs within the Network organization.
• Maintain in-market presence as required to support project execution, accelerate issue resolution, and ensure alignment with local stakeholders.
• Conduct end-to-end project management leadership across planning and build phases for new fiber deployment and network expansion initiatives.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, and project instrumentation to track milestones, dependencies, costs, and performance.
• Apply strong financial acumen to forecast, control spend, and ensure delivery on time and at or below budget.
• Lead project status meetings and recurring operations reviews in partnership with senior leadership.
• Prepare executive-ready materials and communicate progress, risks, and actions through recurring executive updates.
• Identify resource demands, risks, and issues/roadblocks; recommend mitigation strategies and drive timely resolution.
• Manage and hold internal and external team members (including suppliers, vendors, and general contractors) accountable for deliverables and quality standards.
• Inspect field progress, identify risks early, and drive corrective actions to meet the market build plan.
• Provide overall direction and technical/analytical guidance to cross-functional project teams spanning organizations and markets.
• Partner with market and operational stakeholders to coordinate build execution and market launch readiness.

Qualifications:

• 5 to 10 years of senior technical project/program management experience (network and/or infrastructure preferred).
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale fiber optic build deployments.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external suppliers/vendors/general contractors to on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Strong risk, issue, dependency, and resource management capabilities, including development of mitigation strategies.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget tracking, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including recurring executive leadership updates.
• In-market presence as required to support field execution and partner alignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating utility locating, permitting, right-of-way, and construction sequencing for fiber builds.
• Experience coordinating market launch timing and readiness activities with construction and operations teams.
• Background in data management, business analytics, and executive-ready performance reporting.

Skills and Tools:

• Leadership, accountability, attention to detail, and ability to drive outcomes in ambiguous environments.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (work plans, schedules, budget tracking, data analysis).
• Strong PowerPoint skills (executive communication, recurring ops reviews, and status updates).
• Power BI proficiency preferred (dashboards, KPI tracking, and performance reporting).

About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com

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Pay Range: $120K Yearly 

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