Lead Project/Program Manager

AT&T

Lead Project/Program Manager managing Learning & Development projects for AT&T. Ensuring project deliverables align with business strategy and drive operational excellence across teams.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeAtlanta • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $106,100 - $178,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducts end-to-end project management of multiple concurrent L&D initiatives that are cross-functional and strategic in nature.
Oversees all phases of the project lifecycle including intake, planning, development, logistics, delivery readiness, execution, measurement, and continuous improvement.
Directs cross-functional teams to complete project deliverables within defined timelines and scope.
Partners with Strategists, SMEs, Learning Delivery Teams (LTDs), and Workforce Management to ensure alignment between business strategy, learning solutions, and execution.
Defines project scope, objectives, milestones, and resource requirements.
Develops detailed work plans, schedules, and status reporting to ensure project visibility and accountability.
Leads project governance through kickoff meetings, status calls, and stakeholder communication, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and removing roadblocks.
Ensures adherence to quality standards across deliverables and manages the integration of cross-functional and vendor contributions where applicable.
Drives measurement and reporting of project outcomes, including KPIs and success metrics.
Leads post-mortem analysis to capture insights, best practices, and opportunities for improvement, and communicates results to stakeholders through client readouts and executive updates.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7 years of project management experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Proven track record managing projects from initiation through closure on time and on budget.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.
PMP certification preferred.
Agile/Scrum certification preferred.
Prior L&D, learning operations, or training program management experience.
Familiarity with training operations, instructional design lifecycles, and learning content vendors.

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 Lifecycle ManagementWork Plan DevelopmentStatus ReportingRisk IdentificationIssue Resolution

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPrioritization Skills

Certifications

PMP CertificationAgile/Scrum Certification