Lead Network Proj/Prog Mgmt

AT&T · Bedminster, New Jersey

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

Lead Network Program Manager driving a portfolio of strategic telecom initiatives across parallel workflows, requiring rapid prioritization and execution. Builds real-time visibility from the ground up using Power BI, MS Project, and JIRA, and delivers concise, executive-ready insights from complex technical and financial data. Influences cross-functional teams across Telecom, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Corporate Development to align and deliver results without direct authority. Proactively identifies risks, trade-offs, and opportunities to support decision-making, and operates as a self-starter capable of creating structure, project plans, and scalable workflows in ambiguous environments.

Core priorities:

  • Telecom domain expertise: Strong understanding of telecom networks, interconnection, and industry dynamics, with the ability to navigate technical and regulatory complexity
  • Leadership capability: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive results without direct authority
  • Program and project management execution: Proven experience managing complex, multi-threaded programs with disciplined planning, tracking, and delivery
  • AI expertise: Genuine interest in AI, with the ability to apply AI-driven insights and tools to improve decision-making, workflow efficiency, and reporting

Key strengths: program and portfolio management, data-driven dashboarding, executive communication, stakeholder influence, strategic thinking, risk management, and the ability to independently establish structure and drive execution in complex, fast-moving environments.

TCP Career Step Differentiator: Leads high-value, long-term strategic projects and large programs, coordinating with multiple organizations and suppliers. Provides technical guidance, drives automation, mentors junior PMs, leads meetings, and innovates processes.

Environmental Requirements: This position may be responsible for contributing to AT&T compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Lead Network Proj/Prog Mgmt, earns between $130,700 - $196,100 USD Annual, Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.  

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage  

  • 401(k) plan  

  • Tuition reimbursement program  

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)  

  • Paid Parental Leave  

  • Paid Caregiver Leave  

  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected  

  • Adoption Reimbursement  

  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)  

  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance  

  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal  

  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)  

  • Extensive employee wellness programs  

  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,

  • AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.

#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role-

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Bedminster, New Jersey

Salary Range:

$130,700.00 - $196,100.00

It is the policy of AT&T 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. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

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