AT&T

Senior Network Project Management

AT&T$118K — $178K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years experience in regulatory finance or utility rate development
  • Bachelor's degree preferred but equivalent experience considered
  • Expertise in financial modeling and cost management
  • Familiarity with FCC and state regulatory methodologies
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate pole attachment rate models
  • Perform financial analysis and support regulatory cases
  • Lead inventory reconciliation and validate billing records
  • Conduct variance analysis related to pole attachment expenses
  • Collaborate cross-functionally as a subject-matter expert
  • Support negotiations with utilities and external stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and documentation standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Generous paid time off, including at least 23 vacation days
  • Paid parental and caregiver leaves
  • Disability benefits, both short and long term
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
  • Significant discounts on AT&T products and services
Full Job Description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week but will be in the field on a daily basis. No relocation is offered.

AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What you’ll do:

  • Pole Attachment Rate Development and Modeling: Develop, maintain, and validate pole attachment rate models using FCC, state regulatory, and contractual methodologies. Evaluate utility rate proposals and calculate defensible pole attachment rates supporting AT&T's financial and regulatory objectives.
  • Rate Case Analysis and Regulatory Support: Perform financial, operational, and regulatory analyses supporting pole attachment rate cases, negotiations, audits, and disputes. Prepare analytical materials, testimony support, and documentation for Legal and Regulatory organizations.
  • Inventory and Invoice Validation: Lead inventory reconciliation and validation initiatives to ensure pole counts, billing records, and supporting documentation are accurate. Identify billing discrepancies, overcharges, and cost recovery opportunities while supporting audit and compliance efforts.
  • Financial Analysis and Cost Management: Conduct variance analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, and trend analysis related to pole attachment expenses. Develop business cases and recommendations that drive cost optimization and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration and Subject-Matter Expertise: Serve as the internal expert on pole attachment rate methodologies, regulatory finance, and utility cost allocation principles. Provide guidance and consultation to Legal, Regulatory, Finance, Engineering, and Sourcing teams regarding rate development, contract interpretation, and regulatory requirements.
  • Negotiation and Stakeholder Support: Support negotiations with utilities and external stakeholders through analytical evaluations, financial assessments, and regulatory research. Assist in developing strategies to defend AT&T's interests in rate proceedings and contractual disputes.
  • Compliance and Governance: Ensure analyses, rate calculations, and validation activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, company policies, and contractual obligations. Maintain documentation standards supporting audits, regulatory filings, and litigation support.

What you’ll bring:

As a Senior Network Project Management, you will be leading the development, validation, and strategic management of pole attachment rates, inventory reconciliation, invoice validation, and rate case analysis. Serves as AT&T's subject-matter expert in pole attachment rate modeling, regulatory finance, and cost-recovery methodologies, providing analytical and regulatory support to Legal, Regulatory, Finance, Engineering, and Sourcing organizations. Drives cost control initiatives, supports regulatory proceedings, strengthens AT&T's position in rate disputes and rate cases, and ensures accurate application of complex pole attachment agreements and regulatory frameworks.

An experienced professional with advanced expertise in utility rate development, regulatory finance, financial modeling, and pole attachment cost management. Resolves highly complex financial, regulatory, and contractual issues through application of advanced analytical techniques and industry knowledge. Serves as a recognized subject-matter expert, influencing strategic decisions across Legal, Regulatory, Finance, and Sourcing organizations. Leads critical initiatives with significant financial impact, operating independently while interacting frequently with senior leadership and external regulatory stakeholders.

Recognized expert in pole attachment rate development, utility cost allocation methodologies, and regulatory finance. Leads complex, high-value analytical initiatives supporting rate cases, utility negotiations, invoice validation programs, and compliance reviews. Provides strategic guidance to cross-functional teams, influences regulatory outcomes, mentors analysts, and drives enterprise-wide cost optimization and risk mitigation efforts.

This version better reflects the rate case, regulatory finance, pole attachment, inventory validation, invoice audit, and cost-reduction responsibilities described in the job summary while maintaining AT&T's standard job architecture.

What you’ll need:

  • Required Experience:
    • 3 – 5 years of related experience in area of professional responsibility

  • Desired Education:
    • Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) or equivalent experience preferred.

Supervisor: No

Our Senior Network Project Mgmt jobs earn between $118,800.00 - $178,200.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Dallas, Texas, Plano, Texas

Salary Range:

$118,800.00 - $178,200.00

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203,000 employees
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$131.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$5.1 billion
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+0.6%
Revenue
$171.7 billion
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