Program Manager Lead @ Google Fiber

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At GFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong.

GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our teams are expanding as we connect more cities and people to exceptional internet.

The application window will be open until at least October, 3rd, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Role Description

The PgM OSP Lead will manage a team of program managers to ensure schedules are met and critical projects are delivered. These projects will span engineering, operations, construction, budgets, forecasting and planning. The PgM Lead is tasked with ensuring the team executes against strategic priorities set by leadership. The ideal candidate mixes tenacity, organizational skills, strong communication and leadership. This role requires prioritizing tasks, managing a complex schedule, ensuring deliverables are met across multiple work streams and being an effective cross functional leader. The PgM Lead works across the organization to refine and evolve our projects, as well as deploy new technologies to markets and communities throughout the region.

In this role, you'll:

Management functions within the metro to include aspects of project initiation, planning, executing, controlling, and closing.
Operate across internal GFiber groups and external organizations to ready and implement operational processes.
Lead process improvements that result in efficiency and efficacy gains throughout deployment and operations in the market.
Execute multiple projects/programs/planning in support of regional long term success
Manage full time employees and delivery of projects through strategic partners/vendors.

At a minimum we'd like you to have:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Telecommunications, a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of leadership experience in Telecommunications, Consulting, Oil and Gas or other capital project related industries.
5 years of people (direct report responsibilities for FTEs, performance evaluations, career management, etc) and/or vendor management (RFx, contract negotiations, scope management, etc).
An established track record and experience in successfully managing a complex schedule with a diverse vendor base, leading annual planning cycles, developing and managing contracts, invoicing, budgeting, forecasting, project reporting (costs, status and risks), procurement and negotiating with vendors.

It's preferred if you have:

PMP certification, MBA, or other advanced degree.
5 years of experience with fiber network deployments, including experience with constructing new outside and inside plant fiber infrastructure, and 5 years of experience with FTTH infrastructure.
Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and database management including AutoCAD, ESRI, and/or shape file functionality.
Knowledge of network drawings, route maps and scopes of work and interpreting fiber test results and auditing projects for compliance with scopes of work.
Experience in operational improvement and process/workflow development.
Excellent analytical, financial skills and communication skills.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $154,000 - $169,000 + bonus + cash award + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

GFiber is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. Disclosure is voluntary, and this information will be kept confidential in compliance with Google's Candidate Privacy Policy. For more information please refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and the EEOC's "Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal" (PDF).

It's important to us to create an accessible, inclusive workplace for everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing ouraccommodations for applicants form. Our candidate accommodations team will then connect with you to confidentially discuss your options.

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