Principal Project/Program Manager – Government

AT&T

Principal Project/Program Manager overseeing communication strategies for AT&T's Public Sector. Collaborating with leadership, managing projects and ensuring strategic alignment.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeColumbia • District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $130,700 - $196,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the communication and engagement strategy for the Officer and organization by preparing executive reviews, board updates, and materials for Town Halls, key events, and social media.
Facilitate clear and effective communication between the Officer and internal and external stakeholders.
Manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards.
Oversee organizational and customer events that support Public Sector’s communication strategy.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
Collaborate with the Leadership Team to prepare and align customer engagement plans with strategic objectives.
Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, customers, and vendors to manage expectations and project progress.
Monitor project deliverables to ensure quality standards are met.
Proactively identify, analyze, and resolve risks or issues.
Exercise sound judgment and strict discretion, upholding the highest standards of privacy and security in handling sensitive executive communications and documents.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Executive presence with strong briefing, decision-making, and storytelling skills, delivering clear, insightful communications tailored to Public Sector audiences.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with experience preparing clear briefing materials and government correspondence.
Exceptional organizational skills to efficiently manage schedules, meetings, and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
Advanced project management expertise, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while adapting to change.
Experience leading high-impact projects and develops innovative communication and engagement strategies that align with Public Sector priorities and advances company goals.
Proactive problem solver who anticipates needs and drives continuous process improvements.
Ability to work independently and serve as a trusted advisor to senior and executive leaders.
Microsoft Office Suite, content creation software (Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud), social media platforms, calendar management, and virtual collaboration tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcommunication strategybriefing materials preparationrisk analysisstakeholder managementevent managementresource allocationprocess improvementdecision-makingstorytelling

Soft Skills

executive presenceinterpersonal communicationorganizational skillsproblem solvingindependenceadaptabilitytrustworthinessinsightful communicationtime managementcollaboration