DescriptionActioNet has an immediate opening for a Program Manager with 7+ years of experience leading IT, procurement, logistics, and network infrastructure projects-wireless network experience is preferred.
The Program Manager will lead execution and scaling of a Telecommunications Utility and Grid initiative supporting large-scale telecommunications infrastructure modernization and sustainment.
This role integrates outside plant (OSP) and premise cabling telecommunications infrastructure modernization, governance alignment (Roles & Responsibilities framework), sustainment operations, facility power integration, and deployment of an Operational Digital Twin (ODT). The Program Manager ensures alignment across infrastructure stakeholders, operational teams, and industry partners.
This is a critical infrastructure leadership role - not a traditional IT program management position.
Salary Range: $125-170K
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii with local/regional travel
Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Governance Leadership- Lead alignment of telecommunications Roles & Responsibilities (RACI) across stakeholder organizations.
- Clarify accountability boundaries for OSP, premise cabling, power, facilities, and equipment.
- Support implementation of a standardized Telecom Utility operating model.
- Align acquisition, funding, and enterprise support strategies.
Sustainment & Operations Oversight- Oversee stabilization and sustainment of outside plant (OSP) and premise cabling fiber and copper infrastructure.
- Own service availability, MTTR, and operational readiness metrics.
- Coordinate field execution teams, splicing crews, testing personnel, and partner performance.
- Ensure fleet, machinery, and workforce readiness for OSP activities (trenching, duct banks, manholes, poles, vaults).
Infrastructure & Resilience Integration- Integrate telecommunications with facility systems (power, grounding, HVAC, generators).
- Drive resilience strategy including backup communications nodes and power continuity.
- Address environmental risks impacting OSP (corrosion, water intrusion, coastal exposure).
Digital Control Layer Deployment- Oversee deployment of a Telecommunications Grid Operational Digital Twin (ODT).
- Ensure vendor-agnostic integration across OEM platforms.
- Align ODT with enterprise systems (GIS, MAXIMO, Help Desk, TMS).
- Maintain authoritative digital representation of OSP and premise cabling infrastructure assets.
Partner & Stakeholder Integration- Lead coordination with teaming partners and subcontractors.
- Serve as the primary interface among stakeholders, partners, and project leadership.
- Ensure compliance with acquisition regulations and conflict-of-interest requirements.
- Manage transition from capture to execution seamlessly.
Required Qualifications- 7+ years managing complex DoD, Federal, or large-scale infrastructure programs.
- Demonstrated experience managing OSP and premise cabling telecommunications infrastructure.
- Experience supporting large campus, utility, installation, or distributed infrastructure environments preferred.
- Strong understanding of fiber optic networks, structured cabling, duct banks, manholes, vaults, and copper transition strategies.
- Experience leading sustainment-focused infrastructure programs.
- Familiarity with governance and RACI-based accountability models.
- Experience integrating cybersecurity and RMF requirements.
- Active Secret clearance required; TS eligibility preferred.
Preferred Qualifications- BICSI certification (RCDD, OSP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- Experience with BICSI standards and structured cabling best practices.
- Background in infrastructure, facilities, or real property integration.
- Experience with power resilience systems supporting telecommunications infrastructure.
- Experience with 5G, broadband, or infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet's Benefits Program:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Education and Professional Training
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
- Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
- Paid Holidays: 11 per year
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Disability Insurance
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