Program Manager III

Program Manager III

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 Program Manager III is responsible for leading complex, cross‑functional programs critical to Forged Fiber initiatives, ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, budget, and executive objectives. This role requires exceptional organizational discipline, advanced Microsoft productivity skills, and strong executive communication and presentation capabilities.

The ideal candidate is highly structured, detail‑oriented, and excels at turning complex data into clear reporting, dashboards, and leadership‑ready presentations.

Work Location: US, Hybrid / Remote

The Main Responsibilities

Program & Delivery Management

• Lead multiple concurrent programs with cross‑functional stakeholders (Engineering, Network, IT, Finance, HR, Field Operations).
• Develop and maintain program plans, timelines, milestones, risk registers, and dependency tracking.
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and gaps; drive mitigation strategies and escalation when needed.
• Ensure alignment between operational execution and executive priorities.

Reporting & Analytics

• Own program reporting cadence, including weekly, monthly, and executive readouts.
• Produce concise, data‑driven status reports with clear milestones, risks, decisions needed, and progress metrics.
• Build and maintain dashboards and trackers to support leadership visibility and decision‑making.
• Ensure reporting accuracy, consistency, and audit‑readiness.

Executive Communication & Presentations

• Develop executive‑level presentations for leadership forums, steering committees, and governance reviews.
• Translate complex program data into clear narratives, visuals, and one‑slide summaries.
• Prepare talking points, briefing documents, and leadership materials aligned to enterprise standards.
• Confidently present program updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Organization & Process Excellence

• Establish and enforce standardized processes for intake, prioritization, documentation, and change control.
• Maintain organized repositories of program artifacts, decisions, and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in program management practices and reporting quality.
• Coordinate across teams to ensure accountability and follow‑through.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.

Main Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success managing large, multi‑workstream initiatives.
• Strong experience working with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Technical & Functional Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Skills (Critical)
• Microsoft PowerPoint – expert‑level: executive decks, structured storytelling, clear visuals
• Microsoft Excel – advanced: tracking, reporting, formulas, pivot tables, data validation
• Microsoft Word – structured documentation, executive summaries, formal readouts
• Microsoft Outlook & Teams – coordination, communication, and meeting management
• Experience leveraging SharePoint and OneDrive for structured document management

Program Management Skills

• Strong planning, prioritization, and dependency management capabilities
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity while maintaining structure
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to see the broader program picture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting telecom, fiber, network, or infrastructure programs
• Familiarity with governance, intake, or change management processes
• Experience creating leadership content aligned to enterprise or ELT standards
• PMP or equivalent certification (preferred but not required)

Key Competencies

• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills
• Executive presence and communication polish
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving
• Ability to distill complexity into clear, actionable insights
• High accountability and follow‑through

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

$87,000 - $142,000

Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

What to Expect Next

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.

Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.

Equal Employment Opportunities

It is the policy of Forged Fiber 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, martial status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.   We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.

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