Senior Project Manager

Composing the core of a brighter world

 

LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

 

Our mission is simple and bold: to build brighter, more connected communities through cutting‑edge optical technologies.

 

Senior Project Manager-Norcross, GA

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager will be part of the Lightera emerging Global PMO organization focused on leading and strengthening execution of high-priority corporate initiatives, including large-scale Global CAPEX programs across manufacturing, fiber, and technology-enabled operations.

This role will lead the successful execution of complex, cross-regional projects by improving delivery predictability, reducing execution risk, and enhancing executive visibility into strategic initiatives.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with initiative owners, business leaders, and regional stakeholders to define solutions, implementation strategies, and execution roadmaps
• Support the execution of large-scale Global CAPEX initiatives and strategic transformation programs across regions and business units
• Drive project governance, delivery predictability, risk mitigation, and executive reporting cadence for high-priority initiatives in manufacturing
• Deploy improvement plans with strong change management principles to deliver sustainable operational and financial results
• Establish and standardize project management tools, methodologies, governance processes, and best practices across functional teams and regions
• Lead multiple concurrent projects with strong prioritization based on project complexity and risk, not solely geography
• Develop and monitor KPIs, project dashboards, benchmarks, and reporting metrics to improve transparency and decision-making
• Sequence and prioritize initiatives aligned to senior leadership strategy and organizational objectives
• Support innovation partnerships and strategic initiatives involving new technologies, materials, capabilities, and manufacturing solutions
• Build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support sourcing, evaluation, and implementation of new ideas and capabilities
• Influence senior leadership to support project prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making
• Develop and support capital planning activities tied to strategic initiatives and operational investments
• Coach and mentor junior team members, initiative owners, and project stakeholders to improve project execution capabilities
• Other duties as assigned by manager
• Travel up to 25%

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred
• 10+ years as a project manager in operations, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, or related environments
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
• Experience applying Lean Six Sigma principles, process improvement methodologies, and operational excellence tools within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) certification preferred
• Experience in manufacturing environments related to telecommunication, fiber optic, and cable preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools like Microsoft Project, Planview, etc., and approved AI tools
• Demonstrated experience driving