OSP Program Manager

Lightpath is building the fiber infrastructure the digital economy depends on - owning, operating, and expanding dense, high-performance networks for enterprises, public institutions, carriers, and cloud innovators. Our all-fiber network supports mission-critical environments, from financial markets and healthcare systems to AI platforms and next-generation cloud architectures. As we expand across the Northeast and into high-growth markets nationwide, we invest ahead of demand - building infrastructure with precision, resilience, and accountability.

To support that growth, we’re building a team of people who take ownership, think long-term, and take pride in tackling complex work with care and integrity. At Lightpath, every role contributes to infrastructure that powers critical systems and real-world outcomes. We look for individuals who value precision, accountability, and collaboration and who want to help build networks, processes, and partnerships that are engineered to last.

The OSP Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale outside plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure programs. This role oversees multiple concurrent projects involving network expansion, fiber deployment, construction, maintenance, relocation, and capital improvement initiatives. The Program Manager provides leadership across engineering, construction, operations, permitting, and vendor teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate combines strong telecommunications infrastructure expertise with program management, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership skills.

• Manage a portfolio of OSP fiber engineering and construction projects across multiple markets and regions.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive execution of strategic fiber deployment initiatives supporting network growth, customer demand, and operational objectives.
• Establish program governance, performance metrics, and reporting mechanisms.
• Monitor program milestones and proactively address schedule, budget, quality, and resource challenges.

• Provide oversight of aerial, underground, and buried fiber infrastructure projects.
• Ensure engineering designs meet company standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with OSP Engineering, Construction, Network Operations, and Planning teams throughout project life cycles.
• Review project scopes, estimates, engineering packages, and construction deliverables.
• Support route selection, permit acquisition, easement coordination, and utility accommodation efforts.

• Manage capital and operational budgets across assigned programs.
• Track project expenditures, forecasts, accruals, and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with capital governance processes.

• Lead relationships with engineering firms, construction contractors, and material suppliers.
• Establish performance expectations and monitor contractor productivity, quality, and safety metrics.
• Review and approve scopes of work, contracts, change orders, and invoices.
• Drive accountability for vendor performance and service-level agreements.

• Partner with executive leadership, regional operations teams, municipalities, utility companies, and regulatory agencies.
• Communicate program…