Lead Software Delivery Proj/Prog Mgmt

Job Description:

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

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Project Manager to join AT&T’s Connected Solutions team. Our team excels in bringing connectivity to vehicles, enhancing fleet management visibility, and developing innovative solutions that support millions of connected IoT devices worldwide. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. As the Lead Delivery Program Manager, you will act as the primary liaison with customers and sponsors, managing deliverables that range from straightforward projects to complex, cross-functional programs. These programs often involve system/software, hardware, and network development across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and various international locations. This position demands exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills. You will need to acquire resources and coordinate the efforts of team members and third-parties to ensure the successful delivery of world-class solutions. If you are passionate about driving projects to successful completion and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Execution:
  • Develop comprehensive project plans that outline scope, milestones, deliverables, resources, and timelines
  • Coordinate internal resources and third parties for delivery
  • Oversee the project budget, driving alignment on allocations, forecasts, and actuals
  • Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring regular communication and updates
  • Manage relationships with clients, team members, and other stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and alignment with project goals
  • Facilitate vertical alignment through presentations and artifacts for delivery to various levels of leadership, up to and including senior executives
• Risk Management:
  • Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Monitor and report on project progress, identifying any issues that may affect outcomes and implementing corrective actions as necessary
• Team Leadership:
  • Lead, motivate, and manage project teams to ensure high performance and successful project delivery
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Quality Assurance:
  • Establish and maintain project documentation, including project charters, schedules, risk registers, change management, and status reports
  • Develop working knowledge of the overall solution to facilitate alignment, identify dependencies and interdependencies, and help drive risks and issues to closure
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards

Required Skills and Expertise:

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello).
• Familiarity of AT&Ts various back-office and network delivery teams & methodologies, with experience in related governance processes and applications (e.g. EnterpriseOne)
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Customer service skills an asset

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degre