Telecomm Lead Program Manager

Title - Telecomm Lead Program Manager

Location- NY Remote

Type- Long Term Contract - C2C/W2

Visa- Open

Lead Program Manager 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.

The Lead Program Manager operates at a portfolio and value-stream level—aligning strategy, investment, and execution—while leading Agile delivery across multiple teams. This role partners closely with Engineering, Product, Architecture, Finance, and Operations to ensure technology solutions deliver measurable business value.

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 (e.g., 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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Experience

8+ years in technology delivery, engineering, or program management

3+ years leading large, complex programs or value streams

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 radeoffs

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