Senior Project Manager - Fiber Network Builds (Hybrid, Dallas or Denver)

About the role

Forged Fiber builds a next-generation fiber network delivering fast, reliable and scalable connectivity. Its Senior Project Manager leads end-to-end execution of large-scale fiber network build programs across multiple markets, ensuring alignment between Engineering, Construction, Field Operations, Supply Chain and IT so projects finish on time, on budget and ready for service launch. The role is hybrid and open to Dallas, Texas or Denver, Colorado.

Key responsibilities

• Lead fiber build programs from planning through construction, testing and service readiness, overseeing several concurrent markets and vendors
• Drive alignment across engineering, construction, field operations, supply chain and IT, and manage dependencies such as permitting, materials, labor and system readiness
• Set up program governance and reporting, own program plans and milestones, RAID logs and dependency tracking, and identify and mitigate execution risks
• Deliver executive reporting: build progress versus plan, market readiness status, risk areas and mitigation actions, and one-slide summaries for leadership
• Align delivery with NOC readiness, dispatch readiness and field technician enablement, and support cutover planning and go-live
• Manage construction vendors and contractors on scope, budget, quality, safety and performance, and manage program budgets, forecasts and cost controls
• Standardize build processes, tools and reporting, and improve build efficiency, cross-team coordination and data visibility

Required profile

• 8-12+ years of experience in program or project management
• Strong experience in fiber network deployment, telecom construction and infrastructure build programs
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, multi-market programs, cross-functional teams and vendor ecosystems
• Experience delivering executive-level reporting and presentations, and strong financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, cost control)
• Preferred: fiber broadband / telecom experience (e.g. AT&T, Lumen), familiarity with OSS/BSS systems, network planning and deployment lifecycle, vendor contracting, and market launch support

What we offer

• Anticipated base salary range of $96,000-$124,000, varying by location
• Health, life and voluntary lifestyle benefits and other perks