Program Manager - Critical Infrastructure & Network Communications

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Program Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, mission-critical network and wireless communications initiatives. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for the planning, integration, and deployment of large-scale connectivity solutions that support enterprise-wide infrastructure. You will be the bridge between internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external vendors, ensuring that our wireless and data network infrastructure is not only deployed on time but is also highly scalable, secure, and aligned with our long-term architectural goals. The ideal candidate has deep experience with carrier-grade networks, IoT connectivity, and the orchestration of complex workstreams in a fast-paced environment., Program Governance & Delivery End-to-End Orchestration: Lead the delivery of network communications components (Cellular/LTE/5G, WAN/Backhaul, Cloud Interconnects) across multiple program releases. Manage the full project lifecycle: planning, design, build, test, and deployment. Scope & Schedule Management: Drive program velocity while managing scope, schedule, and financials. Track dependencies across multiple workstreams and ensure technical deliverables meet strict quality, performance, and security requirements. Risk & Issue Management: Anticipate technical and operational roadblocks. Proactively identify, track, and mitigate risks, ensuring project milestones remain on critical path.

Technical Strategy & Vendor Management Technical Decision-Making: Facilitate complex technical evaluations and architecture discussions. Use data-driven analysis to provide executive-level recommendations on wireless technologies, deployment approaches, and vendor selection. Requirements Governance: Lead the development and validation of service requirements. Ensure all technical requirements are vetted, traceable across design/delivery artifacts, and aligned with the enterprise architecture baseline. Vendor Ecosystem Leadership: Manage vendor performance, deliverables, and contract alignment. Facilitate governance reviews, regular working sessions, and escalation forums to keep partners accountable to program objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate seamless coordination across diverse teams, including Wireless Engineering, Field Operations, Cybersecurity, IT, and Supply Management. Executive Communication: Translate complex technical/architectural considerations into clear, concise strategy presentations and decision decks for executive leadership.

Experience Baseline: Minimum of ten (10) years of project/program management experience specifically within data/network services, 3GPP-based wireless, or critical infrastructure delivery. Technical Mastery: oStrong working knowledge of Mesh, Field Area Networks (FAN), Cellular (3GPP standards), WAN/Backhaul, and IoT communications. oProven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs with multiple system integrators and vendors. Education: Bachelor's Degree in an applicable technical or business discipline. Communication: Exceptional ability to engage technical teams, engineering leadership, and executive stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights.

Preferred Attributes Carrier Expertise: Experience working with Tier 1 wireless carriers or managing large-scale industrial cellular deployments. Regulatory/Security Awareness: Working knowledge of cybersecurity requirements for wireless telecommunications and industrial/grid infrastructure. Procurement: Experience with vendor evaluation (RFI/RFP processes) and contract negotiation.

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. _Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.