Program Manager, FDC – Subsidy Builds
Core
Program leader responsible for planning and delivering fiber construction programs supported by federal, state, and local subsidy funding.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Telecom Infrastructure)
Builds
Fiber network infrastructure for customer-ready service activation
Domain
Telecommunications / Broadband Infrastructure
Required skills
Program management, fiber build lifecycle knowledge, permitting coordination, cross-functional team leadership, budget management, risk management, compliance governance, GIS data management, executive reporting, vendor management
Preferred skills
Experience with BEAD, RDOF, ARPA/Capital Projects Fund programs, knowledge of USAC HUBB submissions, experience with Esri ArcGIS or IQGeo platforms
Technologies
SiteTracker, Esri ArcGIS, IQGeo, FCC National Broadband Map, BEAD fabric
Responsibilities
Translate subsidy award commitments into integrated work plans and measurable deliverables; maintain cross-functional alignment across engineering, design, permitting, construction, operations, vendors, Finance, and Regulatory & External Affairs; track program and location-level milestones and coordinate removal of blockers; maintain governance frameworks and documentation standards for subsidy-funded construction programs; monitor contractor and vendor performance; reconcile eligible and constructed locations against award records and funding administrator requirements; track spend against approved budgets and identify variances.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC