Lead Project 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 Lead Project Manager is a senior-level leadership role responsible for driving the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex fiber network expansion and construction programs. This position will be responsible for several crucial milestones in the end-to-end project lifecycle, from market identification and stakeholder engagement through survey, engineering, build readiness, construction execution, and activation. The Lead Project Manager provides strategic oversight across multiple workstreams and teams while serving as the primary escalation point for project risks, dependencies, and executive communications. This role partners closely with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Sales, Finance, and external partners to accelerate deployment velocity, optimize project performance, and ensure alignment with business objectives. The Lead Project Manager is expected to lead high-performing teams, influence senior leaders, and drive continuous process improvements that support scalable fiber growth initiatives.

Work Location Remote US - Nationwide

The Main Responsibilities

Program & Project Leadership

• Lead multiple large-scale fiber deployment and infrastructure projects simultaneously from initiation through completion.
• Establish project governance, success criteria, milestones, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery and achievement of business objectives.
• Serve as the primary owner for project execution, risk mitigation, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within approved budgets.

Fiber Network Deployment & Construction Management

• Oversee fiber expansion efforts including build area identification, feasibility review, engineering coordination, construction planning, and deployment execution.
• Partner with internal and external construction teams to ensure build readiness and maximize deployment velocity.
• Monitor project progress and proactively remove barriers impacting delivery timelines.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, permitting requirements, and deployment processes.
• Drive improvements that accelerate unit recovery and network activation.

Stakeholder & Executive Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners, property stakeholders, vendors, and leadership teams.
• Present project status, risks, financial performance, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Lead executive-level reviews, steering committees, and project governance meetings.
• Translate complex project information into concise, actionable updates for senior leadership.
• Align stakeholders on priorities, expectations, and business outcomes.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers, Coordinators, and support resources.
• Establish clear performance expectations and development plans.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Support workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Promote best practices in project management and execution across the organization.

Reporting, Analytics & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain project dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting packages.
• Utilize Power BI, Smartsheet, Salesforce Sitetracker, and other project management tools to provide actionabl