Program Manager

About the role

The Program Manager will lead execution and scaling of a Telecommunications Utility and Grid initiative supporting large-scale telecommunications infrastructure modernization and sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Lead alignment of telecommunications Roles & Responsibilities (RACI) across stakeholder organizations.
• Clarify accountability boundaries for OSP, premise cabling, power, facilities, and equipment.
• Sustainment & Operations Oversight:
  • Own service availability, MTTR, and operational readiness metrics.
  • Coordinate field execution teams, splicing crews, testing personnel, and partner performance.
  • Ensure fleet, machinery, and workforce readiness for OSP activities (trenching, duct banks, manholes, poles, vaults).
• Infrastructure & Resilience Integration:
  • Integrate telecommunications with facility systems (power, grounding, HVAC, generators).
  • Drive resilience strategy including backup communications nodes and power continuity.
  • Address environmental risks impacting OSP (corrosion, water intrusion, coastal exposure).
• Digital Control Layer Deployment:
  • Oversee deployment of a Telecommunications Grid Operational Digital Twin (ODT).
  • Align ODT with enterprise systems (GIS, MAXIMO, Help Desk, TMS).
  • Maintain authoritative digital representation of OSP and premise cabling infrastructure assets.
• Partner & Stakeholder Integration:
  • Lead coordination with teaming partners and subcontractors.
  • Ensure compliance with acquisition regulations and conflict-of-interest requirements.
  • Manage transition from capture to execution seamlessly.

Requirements

• 7+ years managing complex DoD, Federal, or large-scale infrastructure programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing OSP and premise cabling telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience supporting large campus, utility, installation, or distributed infrastructure environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic networks, structured cabling, duct banks, manholes, vaults, and copper transition strategies.
• Experience leading sustainment-focused infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with governance and RACI-based accountability models.
• Experience integrating cybersecurity and RMF requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required; TS eligibility preferred.
• BICSI certification (RCDD, OSP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Experience with BICSI standards and structured cabling best practices.
• Background in infrastructure, facilities, or real property integration.
• Experience with power resilience systems supporting telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience with 5G, broadband, or infrastructure modernization initiatives.

Benefits

Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet’s Benefits Program: Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Education and Professional Training, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs, Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Disability Insurance.