About Forged Fiber

At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.

Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence

The Role

The Lead Project Manager is a senior-level leadership role responsible for driving the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex fiber network expansion and construction programs. This position will be responsible for several crucial milestones in the end-to-end project lifecycle, from market identification and stakeholder engagement through survey, engineering, build readiness, construction execution, and activation. The Lead Project Manager provides strategic oversight across multiple workstreams and teams while serving as the primary escalation point for project risks, dependencies, and executive communications. This role partners closely with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Sales, Finance, and external partners to accelerate deployment velocity, optimize project performance, and ensure alignment with business objectives. The Lead Project Manager is expected to lead high-performing teams, influence senior leaders, and drive continuous process improvements that support scalable fiber growth initiatives.

Work Location Remote US - Nationwide

The Main Responsibilities

Program & Project Leadership

• Lead multiple large-scale fiber deployment and infrastructure projects simultaneously from initiation through completion.
• Establish project governance, success criteria, milestones, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery and achievement of business objectives.
• Serve as the primary owner for project execution, risk mitigation, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within approved budgets.

Fiber Network Deployment & Construction Management

• Oversee fiber expansion efforts including build area identification, feasibility review, engineering coordination, construction planning, and deployment execution.
• Partner with internal and external construction teams to ensure build readiness and maximize deployment velocity.
• Monitor project progress and proactively remove barriers impacting delivery timelines.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, permitting requirements, and deployment processes.
• Drive improvements that accelerate unit recovery and network activation.

Stakeholder & Executive Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners, property stakeholders, vendors, and leadership teams.
• Present project status, risks, financial performance, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Lead executive-level reviews, steering committees, and project governance meetings.
• Translate complex project information into concise, actionable updates for senior leadership.
• Align stakeholders on priorities, expectations, and business outcomes.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers, Coordinators, and support resources.
• Establish clear performance expectations and development plans.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Support workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Promote best practices in project management and execution across the organization.

Reporting, Analytics & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain project dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting packages.
• Utilize Power BI, Smartsheet, Salesforce Sitetracker, and other project management tools to provide actionable insights.
• Analyze project performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery speed.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that drive scalability and operational effectiveness.
• Standardize project management methodologies, documentation, and reporting frameworks.

What We Look for in a Candidate

Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.

Main Requirements

Core Competencies

• Strategic Project Leadership
• Fiber Network Deployment Expertise
• Executive Communication & Influence
• Program and Portfolio Management
• Risk Management & Mitigation
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Budget & Schedule Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making
• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
• Team Development & People Leadership
• Change Management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Telecommunications, Project Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of Fiber or Telecommunications industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience, including direct supervision and development of team members.
• Minimum 5 years of Project or Program Management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through planning, execution, delivery, schedule management, budget accountability, and operational transition.
• Demonstrated experience presenting project updates, business cases, risks, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership teams.
• Strong experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Advanced stakeholder management and influence skills.
• Experience managing large-scale fiber deployment, construction, network expansion, or telecommunications infrastructure projects.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PgMP, Agile, or related project management certification.
• Advanced proficiency with Salesforce Sitetracker, Microsoft Smartsheet, Power BI, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience developing executive dashboards and portfolio reporting.
• Experience with telecom construction, engineering, permitting, and deployment operations.
• Knowledge of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), network expansion, and broadband infrastructure programs.
• Experience driving organizational change and process transformation initiatives.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

What to Expect Next

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.

Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.

Equal Employment Opportunities

It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.

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