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About AT&T
AT&T is a US-based telecommunications company providing wireless, broadband, and fiber internet service along with phone and connectivity products for consumers and businesses.
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JOB TITLE: Principal Network Project/Program Manager (Government)
The Principal Network Project/Program Manager joins the AT&T Global Public Sector team to manage a complex, multi-project portfolio within a long-term public-private technology program serving public safety. This high-visibility individual-contributor role involves owning execution oversight, milestone delivery, and deliverable quality across technical workstreams including wireless network deployment, coverage, capacity, and rapid-deployable communications assets. The manager will lead negotiations with government contracting representatives, ensure contract compliance, and maintain requirements traceability. Key responsibilities include coaching project managers in a matrixed environment and managing portfolio-level risks. Required skills include extensive government contract experience, telecommunications knowledge, and proficiency in methodologies like PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall. Candidates should also possess skills in Microsoft 365 and potentially have a background in RAN engineering or public-safety communications.
Manage a multi-track portfolio of complex technical programs with formal compliance and customer-acceptance requirements.
Serve as the principal interface to government customers to negotiate scope and resolve issues.
Own requirements traceability, deliverable quality, and portfolio-level risk and issue management.
Ensure government contract compliance while meeting corporate business and program objectives.
Partner with internal teams to move work from the requirement stage through delivery and acceptance.
Coach and guide project managers within a matrixed environment while performing hands-on work.
Communicate project status and updates clearly to senior executives and external stakeholders.
What we're looking for
10+ years of progressive program/portfolio management experience, preferably in complex technical, telecommunications, federal government, or public-safety environments.
Extensive government contract project management experience and strong organizational skills.
Telecommunications industry experience, preferably wireless (preferred).
Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage relationships with government stakeholders, contracting officers, and senior executives.
Working knowledge of project/portfolio management methodologies such as PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.