Sr. Network Implementation Program Manager - Minnesota

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 Senior Network Implementation Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex network infrastructure programs involving engineering and construction activities. This role provides end‑to‑end ownership of network deployment initiatives, ensuring delivery quality, schedule adherence, and cross‑functional alignment across engineering, construction, vendors, and operations.

The position requires a strong engineering background, deep understanding of OSP/fiber network deployments, and the ability to lead large, multi‑stakeholder programs in a matrix environment.

• Own end‑to‑end delivery of network infrastructure programs from design through construction completion
• Oversee engineering processes from conceptualization through implementation
• Coordinate engineering teams, construction supervisors, contractors, splicing vendors, and external partners
• Serve as field interface for engineering and construction execution

• Perform quality audits of engineering designs, prints, and construction outputs
• Ensure compliance with NESC standards, OSP construction best practices, and safety requirements
• Identify risks and gaps across engineering and construction life cycles and drive mitigation plans
• Resolve program issues related to scope, quality, schedule, and execution

• Act as a primary escalation point for market‑level and program‑level issues
• Lead cross‑functional meetings and provide leadership on objectives, metrics, and delivery readiness
• Partner with process teams to implement new or improved engineering and deployment processes

• Accurately report program status, milestones, risks, and performance metrics
• Maintain and update project databases and systems of record
• Support forecasting and planning for capacity, timelines, and resource needs

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of telecom or network infrastructure program management experience
• Fiber network engineering and OSP construction
• Underground and aerial utilities
• Permitting, traffic control, and ROW processes
• Ability to read and assess engineering designs and construction plans
• Advanced proficiency with project tracking and reporting tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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.

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.

$83,000 - $138,000

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.

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.

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