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.
Required Qualifications
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
Desired Qualifications
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.
Our Principal Network Project/Program Manager's earn between $143,800 - $215,800. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone


Our Principal Network Proj/Prog Mgmt jobs earn between $143,800.00 - $215,800.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
 Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Regular
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, Chantilly, Virginia, Columbia, Maryland, Dallas, Texas, Washington, District of Columbia
Salary Range
$143,800.00 - $215,800.00
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