Technical Program Manager Stimulus Technologies – Broadband Division
Stimulus Technologies is a leader in technology services dedicated to bridging the digital divide in underserved communities. With operations across California, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oregon, we deliver high-speed, reliable connectivity that transforms lives and businesses. We are a turnkey technology company providing Managed IT Services, VoIP, Cybersecurity, and high-speed Wireless Internet and fiber through Stimulus Broadband.
The Technical Program Manager runs the network and systems programs for Stimulus Broadband outside the fiber build: integration of existing markets onto standard platforms, integration of acquired companies, and wireless network projects. The role owns schedule, cost, scope, risk and project gates for this portfolio and coordinates with the fiber deployment organization where they two depend on each other. The Technical Program Manager reports to the CTO.
Own the portfolio and master schedule for network and systems integration programs.
Market network integration program: migrate each market onto the target architecture and standard platforms, including cutover planning, subscriber migration and retiring legacy systems.
Manage wireless projects (sector augments, backhaul upgrades, site remediation) from scope through delivery, using contractors and field crews.
Track the NMS/OSS deployment roadmap by market and keep platform, network and operations sequenced.
Run project gates and coordinate release to production with Network Operations.
Maintain the project's intake queue and prioritization.
Hold vendors and contractors to scope, schedule, and quality.
Own the risk register and drive escalations to closure.
Coordinate dependencies with the fiber build organization.
Travel to markets as business needs require.
Systems thinking and technical enough to challenge engineers and contractors.
8+ years in technical program management on network, systems or infrastructure programs, preferably at an ISP, carrier or MSP.
~ Experience running migrations and cutovers on live networks with active subscribers.
~ Stage-gate governance and vendor and contractor management.
~ Working knowledge of fixed wireless, IP networking, NMS/OSS/BSS platforms, and fiber access.
~ NMS/OSS platform deployments; Extended periods working at a computer.
Regular travel among markets for cutovers, project reviews and contractor oversight.
Occasional lifting of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds.
Site visits to data centers, tower sites and active project sites.
Stimulus Technologies conducts pre-employment and random background checks, along with drug, alcohol, and cannabis testing. Management reserves the right to change duties to meet business and organizational needs as needed.