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# Principal Network Project/Program Manager (Government)

- **Company:** AT&T Inc.
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $143,800.0 - $215,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Microsoft PowerPoint, Scrum Methodology, Requirements Traceability, Microsoft SharePoint, Wireless Networks
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f721558b48eefaa6

## About the Role

* Extensive government contract project management experience and strong organizational skills
 * Telecommunications industry experience, preferably wireless
 * Ability to build positive relationships with customers and internal teams
 * Strong, process-oriented project management skills
 * Customer-facing role with regular interaction with our government customer
 * Flexibility to shift assignments and support higher-priority program initiatives as needs change
 * Drive to learn new concepts, tools, procedures, and software that improve team performance
 * 10+ years of progressive program/portfolio management experience, preferably in complex technical, telecommunications, federal government, or public-safety environments.
 * Demonstrated ownership of large, multi-track technical program portfolios with formal contract, compliance, and government-acceptance requirements.
 * Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage relationships with government stakeholders, contracting officers, and senior executives.
 * Strong requirements-management and traceability discipline, with a focus on deliverable quality.
 * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentation and engagement with internal and external contacts at all levels.
 * Working knowledge of project/portfolio management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and when to apply each.
 * Ability to lead and coach project managers without direct reporting authority in a matrixed environment.
 * Bachelor's degree, * Project management (e.g., PMP) and/or Agile (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) certification.
 * Background in public safety, first-responder, or mission-critical communications environments.
 * Familiarity with federal contract structures and reporting requirements.
 * Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) for tracking, reporting, and dashboards.
 * RAN engineering/technical background or direct experience with RAN deployment, coverage enhancement, or deployable-asset programs.

## Description

A high-visibility individual-contributor role managing a portfolio within a large, long-term public-private technology program serving public safety. Owns execution oversight, milestone delivery, and deliverable quality across technical work streams, including wireless network deployment, coverage and capacity, connections, and rapid-deployable communications assets. Primary focus: ensuring government contract compliance while meeting corporate business objectives.

 * Lead a multi-track portfolio of complex technical programs with formal compliance and customer-acceptance requirements.
 * Serve as a principal interface to the government customer, negotiating scope, resolving issues, and building trusted relationships.
 * Own requirements traceability, deliverable quality, and portfolio-level risk and issue management.
 * Partner with network, product, finance, contracts, and other teams to move work from requirement through delivery and acceptance.
 * Maintain contract compliance while meeting business and program objectives.
 * Coach and guide project managers in a matrixed environment while also delivering hands-on work.
 * Communicate clearly and concisely with senior executives and external stakeholders.