Lead Program Manager Telecom

Lead Program Manager Telecom
Location: Bethpage, NY (Remote) EST working hour
Duration: 1 yr.

Interview Mode: 2 video interviews

Telecom (Telecommunications) refers to companies and technologies involved in delivering internet, broadband, cable TV, wireless/mobile, and network services.

Must Have:
* Current Telecommunications, Broadband, Cable, or Mobile industry experience

* DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, PON, LTE/5G

*Cloud platforms, DevOps, APIs, SDN/NFV

Top Priority

• Program Management experience leading large, complex technology programs
• 8+ years of experience in technology delivery, engineering, or program management
• 3+ years leading large programs or value streams
• Strong experience with Agile, Scrum, and/or SAFe
• Experience managing program budgets, forecasts, funding, and investment tradeoffs
• Strong executive stakeholder management experience
• Experience with Cloud Platforms, APIs, and DevOps

Strongly Preferred

• PMP Certification

Ideal Candidate

• Technical Program Manager with Telecom domain experience
• Strong blend of Program Delivery, Financial Management, and Executive Communication.

Program Manager

Our Client, a multinational telecommunications technology company has an urgent and immediate need for a Program Manager to drives complex, cross-functional technology programs that enable business growth, operational excellence, and customer experience improvements.

This role owns end-to-end program outcomes across software delivery, network technologies (DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, 5G), and/or technology-enabled business operations.

Key Responsibilities Portfolio Leadership

• Own a major program comprising multiple initiatives and technical & operational delivery teams
• Empowered to recommend sequencing, re-prioritization, or de-scoping of initiatives based on delivery performance, financial health, and value realization, in partnership with Product, Architecture and Finance
• Translate business strategy into integrated technology roadmaps and execution plans
• Manage sequencing, dependencies, and tradeoffs across initiatives to optimize value delivery
• Track and drive benefits realization, outcomes, and adoption metrics

Program Execution & Agile Delivery

• Lead end-to-end program lifecycle from intake and funding through delivery and stabilization
• Oversee the alignment of multiple Agile teams using Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models
• Ensure consistent delivery quality, cadence, and transparency across teams
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and cross-team impediments
• Measure and report on delivery health and remediation plans throughout the lifecycle of the program

Financial & Investment Management

• Own program-level financials including budget, forecast, and milestone-based funding
• Partner with Finance and leadership to support investment decisions and re-prioritization
• Monitor financial health, delivery performance, and ROI throughout the program lifecycle

Technical & Domain Leadership

• Serve as a trusted technology partner with deep understanding of assigned domains (software platforms, APIs, cloud, DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, mobile/5G)
• Collaborate with Architecture and Engineering to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to enterprise standards
• Balance technical constraints with business priorities

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

• Act as the primary point of accountability for program status, outcomes, and risks
• Effectively use storytelling to articulate program prioritization, business impact, and initiate change management
• Prepare and deliver executive-level communications, including roadmap updates and investment insights
• Facilitate decision-making forums and governance reviews

Team & Capability Leadership

• Mentor and coach Project Managers and Coordinators
• Promote Agile, outcome-driven delivery practices
• Drive continuous improvement in program governance, delivery efficiency, and operating models

If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Elite Technical.

Required Skills Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree or MBA preferred)
• 8+ years in technology delivery, engineering, or program management
• 3+ years leading large, complex programs or value streams
• PMP certification - highly preferred
• Experience in telecommunications, broadband, cable, or mobile technologies strongly preferred

Technical & Domain Knowledge

• Software delivery and/or network technologies (DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, PON, LTE/5G)
• Cloud platforms, DevOps, APIs, SDN/NFV
• Strong systems thinking across platforms and products

Delivery & Financial Acumen

• Advanced experience in Agile, Scrum, and/or SAFe environments
• Demonstrated experience owning multi-initiative program budgets including proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, milestones, and investment tradeoffs
• Experience supporting or leading:
  • Investment prioritization
  • Tradeoff decisions across initiatives
  • Reallocation of funding based on performance
• Experience presenting financial narratives to executives
• Comfortable operating in matrixed, fast-changing environments