Project Manager - Telecom (FTTH Projects)

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of CLEC Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) telecommunications projects through effective application of project management principles and industry best practices. This role involves planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects in partnership with licensing, engineering, construction, and operations teams. The focus includes scope definition, schedule management, risk mitigation, and ensuring that project goals are met within specified constraints of time, budget, and quality.

The Project Manager plays a key role in aligning projects with business objectives and stakeholder requirements, developing work plans, analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), and driving continuous improvement through lessons learned. This position supports complex programs that require a high degree of coordination across cross-functional teams.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop detailed project plans using PMI-based frameworks, ensuring alignment with FTTH project goals specifically for CLEC organizations.


• Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, engaging stakeholders at all levels to ensure clear alignment.


• Utilize resource estimation and budget modeling tools to maintain project financial health.


• Regularly monitor and report on project progress, using metrics like earned value analysis and forecasting.


• Generates weekly and monthly project status reports to a prescribed format and standard


• Facilitate effective communication with sponsors, functional leads, and executive teams regarding project status and risks.


• Ensure projects are delivered per the scope, with post-implementation evaluations conducted to measure success and document lessons learned.


• Lead project risk identification and mitigation strategies with a strong emphasis on anticipating roadblocks and enhancing positive risks.


• Collaborate with engineering, site acquisition, network architecture, and construction teams to align workstreams and ensure milestones are met.


• Use structured change management to handle deviations from baseline plans.


• Coordinate procurement and vendor management processes specific to CLEC FTTH builds, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations.


• Enhance organizational processes through feedback and optimizations aimed at supporting FTTH scalability.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in PMI-aligned project management techniques and methodologies, including schedule and cost management.


• Experience managing FTTH or other telecom infrastructure deployment projects.


• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.


• Expertise in using project management software for planning and tracking progress.


• Understanding of telecom network infrastructure, including fiber installation processes and requirements.


• Ability to analyze and report key operational and financial metrics.


• Competency in identifying and managing interdependencies across projects.


• Problem-solving skills with an aptitude for process optimization.


• Knowledge of licensing, permitting, regulations, and municipal collaboration processes, as applicable to FTTH projects.


• Familiarity with fiber-optic network standards and industry best practices.


• Proficiency in quality assurance processes related to FTTH and telecom networks.


• Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis specific to network deployments.

Education and Experience:

Education: 

• 4-year degree in business administration, Telecommunications, or related field preferred; 2-year degree required.

Experience: 

• Minimum 3 years managing CLEC FTTH projects using PMI standards.


• PMP or similar certification is strongly preferred.