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# Sr. Network Implementation Program Manager

- **Company:** Forged Fiber 37
- **Location:** Spokane, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $83,000.0 - $138,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Complex Networks, Databases, Network Architecture, Network Installation Services, Microsoft PowerPoint, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9ec21ab148ae6c5b

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience

 * 5+ years of telecom or network infrastructure program management experience

 * Strong knowledge of:

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 + Fiber network engineering and OSP construction

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 + Underground and aerial utilities

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 + Permitting, traffic control, and ROW processes

 * Ability to read and assess engineering designs and construction plans

 * Advanced proficiency with project tracking and reporting tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

## Description

The Senior Network Implementation Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex network infrastructure programs involving engineering and construction activities. This role provides end-to-end ownership of network deployment initiatives, ensuring delivery quality, schedule adherence, and cross-functional alignment across engineering, construction, vendors, and operations.

The position requires a strong engineering background, deep understanding of OSP/fiber network deployments, and the ability to lead large, multi-stakeholder programs in a matrix environment.

The Main Responsibilities

Program & Engineering Delivery

 * Own end-to-end delivery of network infrastructure programs from design through construction completion

 * Oversee engineering processes from conceptualization through implementation

 * Coordinate engineering teams, construction supervisors, contractors, splicing vendors, and external partners

 * Serve as field interface for engineering and construction execution

Quality, Risk & Compliance

 * Perform quality audits of engineering designs, prints, and construction outputs

 * Ensure compliance with NESC standards, OSP construction best practices, and safety requirements

 * Identify risks and gaps across engineering and construction lifecycles and drive mitigation plans

 * Resolve program issues related to scope, quality, schedule, and execution

Cross-Functional Leadership

 * Act as a primary escalation point for market-level and program-level issues

 * Lead cross-functional meetings and provide leadership on objectives, metrics, and delivery readiness

 * Partner with process teams to implement new or improved engineering and deployment processes

 * Reporting & Forecasting

 * Accurately report program status, milestones, risks, and performance metrics

 * Maintain and update project databases and systems of record

 * Support forecasting and planning for capacity, timelines, and resource needs


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