Sr. Network Implementation Program Manager

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 Senior Network Implementation Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex network infrastructure programs involving engineering and construction activities. This role provides end-to-end ownership of network deployment initiatives, ensuring delivery quality, schedule adherence, and cross-functional alignment across engineering, construction, vendors, and operations. 

The position requires a strong engineering background, deep understanding of OSP/fiber network deployments, and the ability to lead large, multi-stakeholder programs in a matrix environment. 

The Main Responsibilities  

Program & Engineering Delivery 

• Own end-to-end delivery of network infrastructure programs from design through construction completion 

• Oversee engineering processes from conceptualization through implementation 

• Coordinate engineering teams, construction supervisors, contractors, splicing vendors, and external partners 

• Serve as field interface for engineering and construction execution 

Quality, Risk & Compliance 

• Perform quality audits of engineering designs, prints, and construction outputs 

• Ensure compliance with NESC standards, OSP construction best practices, and safety requirements 

• Identify risks and gaps across engineering and construction lifecycles and drive mitigation plans 

• Resolve program issues related to scope, quality, schedule, and execution 

Cross-Functional Leadership 

• Act as a primary escalation point for market-level and program-level issues 

• Lead cross-functional meetings and provide leadership on objectives, metrics, and delivery readiness