Program Manager - Programs & Governance

About the role

Build what connects us—and shape what comes next. At AT&T, the strength of our network begins with the facilities and infrastructure behind it. In this highly visible role, you’ll help define how critical building systems are designed, governed, and delivered across our national real estate portfolio. You’ll have the opportunity to set enterprise MEP building standards, lead nationwide compliance programs, and influence high-impact infrastructure and real estate initiatives. Working with project managers, technical experts, and senior leaders, you’ll drive solutions that improve safety, reliability, performance, and value at scale.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Standards & Governance – Shape and continuously improve enterprise-wide MEP building standards that support AT&T’s evolving business needs; create governance that raises the bar for consistency, quality, reliability, and operational performance across capital and expense programs; bring engineering, architecture, construction, facilities, and operations teams together around clear design criteria and best practices; serve as a trusted technical advisor on building systems, lifecycle planning, infrastructure reliability, and engineering risk.
• Compliance Program Leadership – Lead national compliance programs that protect our people, facilities, and operations while meeting engineering, life‑safety, regulatory, and building‑code requirements; turn reviews, audits, and performance insights into clear corrective actions and measurable results; champion improvements that reduce risk, strengthen reliability, and unlock greater operational efficiency.
• Program & Portfolio Management – Own a portfolio of enterprise initiatives tied to AT&T’s most important business priorities; drive end‑to‑end execution across budgets, schedules, scope, milestones, SLAs, KPIs, risks, dependencies, and executive reporting; build scalable governance processes, metrics, templates, standards, and documentation that make teams more effective; partner with a national team of project managers to deliver critical engineering, compliance, and infrastructure initiatives on time and within budget; use designated AI tools to simplify workflows, strengthen analysis, and create effective process and training materials.
• Stakeholder Leadership – Collaborate with senior leaders to set priorities and align resources to business goals; translate complex program, risk, and financial information into clear recommendations for executive audiences; build alignment across functions and inspire adoption of stronger governance and execution practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering; Construction Management; or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in MEP engineering, facilities management, construction, or infrastructure program management.
• Experience leading national portfolios and governance programs.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, life‑safety requirements, and facilities operations.
• PE, CFM, PMP, or a related professional certification preferred.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of