Program Manager – Telecommunications

Remote | Contract | Full-Time

Compensation: $65–$80/hour, depending on experience.

Candidates MUST be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship (including Student Visas).

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead multiple interconnected initiatives within a large-scale telecommunications environment. This role oversees complex programs involving legacy network transitions and decommissioning, keeping workstreams, timelines, resources, and business priorities aligned.

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership, translating complex program updates into clear presentations, identifying risks, driving decisions, and keeping strategic initiatives moving forward.

What You'll Do

• Lead multiple interconnected program workstreams, ensuring priorities, milestones, resources, and dependencies stay aligned.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive program execution and achieve business objectives.

• Monitor program performance, timelines, risks, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Prepare executive-level presentations and PowerPoint reports that communicate progress, challenges, and actionable recommendations.

• Identify potential roadblocks, resolve escalated issues, and drive timely decision-making.

• Provide senior leadership with clear program updates, insights, and recommendations.

• Establish accountability and maintain alignment across teams in a complex, changing environment.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of telecommunications and program management experience.

• Experience leading multiple complex or interconnected workstreams within a large organization.

• Strong understanding of telecom operations, network infrastructure, and legacy technologies.

• Excellent PowerPoint and executive presentation skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, concise messaging.

• Experience managing program risks, dependencies, milestones, and performance metrics.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

• Ability to navigate complex environments, prioritize competing demands, and drive results.

Particularly valuable: Experience with legacy network transitions, technology retirement, decommissioning initiatives, or large-scale telecom transformation programs.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.