Program Manager I
Sierra Nevada Corporation
PMP
Engineering Project Manager – OSP
Utilities One
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
PMP
About the role
- Lead planning, coordination, and execution of telecom fiber design initiatives;
- Manage end-to-end delivery of OSP fiber engineering projects (FTTH, backbone, smart grid, etc.) from NTP through permitting and design closeout;
- Oversee project schedules and milestones to ensure timely submissions, design reviews, and client deliverables;
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including GIS, fielding, permitting, and QA to ensure smooth design handoffs;
- Supervise internal and offshore engineering teams, assigning and tracking design tasks to maintain delivery timelines;
- Interface with clients for project updates, change order discussions, and design clarifications;
- Monitor permitting requirements and dependencies to keep submissions on track;
- Review high-level and low-level designs for scope accuracy and progress tracking;
- Support internal quality assurance processes and documentation for audits and client standards.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in OSP fiber engineering project management;
- In-depth understanding of the engineering lifecycle from NTP to permit-ready packages;
- Ability to manage multiple design projects across diverse geographies;
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as Smartsheet, Google Earth, Excel, and KMZ files;
- Strong skills in communication, organization, and interdepartmental coordination;
- Experience with permitting workflows and QA/QC documentation processes;
- Prior work on federally funded broadband programs (e.g., BEAD, RDOF);
- Understanding of fielding practices, PLA/MRE coordination, and joint-use design;
- Experience leading offshore or outsourced engineering teams;
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and identify design discrepancies;
- PMP, PgMP, or Agile certification (a plus, not required);
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (a plus, not required).
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with weekly pay;
- Remote work flexibility with company-provided tools and technology;
- Friendly and professional colleagues who value teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and mutual support;
- Opportunity to contribute to major national telecom initiatives;
- Defined career paths in Project/Program Management, Engineering Oversight, and Technical Leadership.
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
OSP fiber engineeringfiber designengineering lifecyclepermitting workflowsQA/QC documentationdesign reviewsengineering drawingsproject management
Soft skills
communicationorganizationinterdepartmental coordination
Certifications
PMPPgMPAgileProfessional Engineer (PE) license
