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AT&T

Runs US wireless and fiber internet networks

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 1/31/27
$98.1k - $216k/yr
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Associate's
Englewood, CO, USA
In PersonFull-time onsite at a government customer site in Aurora, Colorado, five days per week; no relocation offered.
IT OperationsIT Project Management
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Candidate must have 16 years of experience, which may be a combination of work history and education: a doctorate and 8 years, a master's degree and 10 years, a bachelor's degree and 12 years, an associate's degree and 14 years, or a high school diploma and 16 years.
  • Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional team environments and willingness to learn and share knowledge with colleagues in a professional office environment.
  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Stakeholder communication and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to influence at all organizational levels.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with strong data analysis capabilities.
  • Ability to adhere to security clearance management protocols and reporting requirements, comply with government security procedures, and maintain clearance eligibility standards throughout employment.
  • Required TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct stakeholder analysis and requirements-gathering sessions to clarify network or systems service needs, and issue targeted requests for information when necessary.
  • Lead technical assessments across multiple disciplines to evaluate network or systems standard requirements and implementation feasibility using industry best practices.
  • Analyze Request for Change requirements and provide strategic recommendations aligned with broader business objectives for network service delivery.
  • Coordinate across network projects and systems teams to clarify technical requirements and deliver integrated solutions within defined customer service-level objectives and agreements.
  • Develop cost-benefit analyses and schedule impact assessments using established models, and negotiate technical trade-offs to achieve cost and schedule outcomes.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to execute projects according to standard workflows and organizational processes, support engineering review boards, and ensure compliance with operational procedures.
  • Ensure end-to-end systems integration and translate customer requirements into total systems solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
  • Conduct functional, timeline, cost-estimation, and requirements-allocation analyses to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
  • Create and maintain program- and user-level technical documentation in accordance with industry and contractual standards.
  • Identify and implement process optimization opportunities consistent with customer guidance, cost savings, and system architecture objectives.
  • Conduct complex systems analysis and study requirements to improve operational performance.
  • Coordinate with the SBL to strengthen coordination among government personnel, program offices, contract elements, and other project managers; reduce miscommunication; support hardware and software upgrades; minimize service disruption; and improve contract performance.
  • Collaborate with Task Leads, Project Managers, and clients to ensure deliverables meet scope, budget, and quality standards while maintaining stakeholder relationships.
  • Coordinate internal resources for project execution and delivery.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project roadmaps, monitor key performance indicators, and track progress using agile project management methodologies and industry-standard tools.
  • Prepare executive-level status reports and identify mitigation strategies to remove project roadblocks.
  • Support the SBL as the secondary onsite representative to site leadership, government customers, and program stakeholders, supporting network modernization, incident resolution, conflict resolution, and customer requirements.
  • Lead risk assessment and mitigation planning across service areas to identify, assess, and resolve risks, issues, and opportunities.
  • Provide technical writing and document-integration support, and prepare client-ready presentations and deliverables.
  • Manage data governance and reporting by collecting, analyzing, and publishing information and statistical data in various formats.
  • Maintain project documentation, including correspondence, records, reports, standard operating procedures, and internal communications.
Desired Qualifications
  • Technical expertise in network IT infrastructure, including network connectivity, switches, and routers.
  • Certified Associate in Project Management certification, or commitment to achieve it within six months.
  • Project Management Professional certification.
  • Client relationship management and stakeholder engagement experience.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio, and project management tools.
  • Hands-on experience with Atlassian Confluence and HelpNow/ServiceNow.

About the company

AT&T sells mobile phone plans and home internet to households and businesses across the US, and runs a wireless business in Mexico. Its business rests on two networks: a nationwide 5G wireless network and a fiber internet network that is replacing its old copper phone lines. Companies and government agencies also buy private networks, security and connectivity services from its business unit. Most revenue comes from monthly service plans plus device installment payments, and the company pushes customers to combine phone and home internet. AT&T Inc. began in 1983 as Southwestern Bell, took the AT&T name after buying its former parent in 2005, and is based in Dallas, Texas.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fiber is AT&T's main growth bet: it targets over 40 million fiber locations by December 2026.
  • Fiber growth includes acquisitions: AT&T's February 2026 purchase of Lumen's consumer fiber unit added over 1 million customers.
  • AT&T is investing in offices: a $1.35 billion Plano campus, announced January 2026, will house nearly 6,000 staff.

What critics are saying

  • Debt stays high for years: AT&T expects about three years after its EchoStar purchase to restore its 2.5x debt target.
  • The workforce is shrinking: AT&T's headcount fell from about 141,000 to 133,000 in the year to December 2025.
  • FirstNet depends on Washington: a federal authority oversees AT&T's first-responder contract and needs renewal from Congress.

What makes AT&T unique

  • AT&T runs the national first-responder network: its FirstNet federal contract lasts until 2042.
  • AT&T bought more airwaves in July 2026: its $23 billion EchoStar deal added spectrum across about 400 markets.
  • AT&T sells phone and home internet together: 42.5% of its advanced internet homes also used AT&T wireless.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

-7%
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