Principal Project/Program Manager – Government

AT&T

. Serve as the central integrator for the FirstNet Program, connecting leaders, teams, priorities, and workstreams .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $130,700 - $196,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program and project management, effectively leading cross-functional initiatives while ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Proficient in executive communication and financial acumen to drive organizational effectiveness and change initiatives.

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Program ManagementProject ManagementExecutive CommunicationFinancial AcumenCross-Functional Coordination

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementBudget PlanningRisk MitigationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingOrganizational Effectiveness

Tools & Technologies

Power BIMicrosoft CopilotAnalytics ToolsProductivity Tools

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional InitiativesMatrixed OrganizationsStrategic PrioritiesOperational ForumsExecutive Updates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the central integrator for the FirstNet Program, connecting leaders, teams, priorities, and workstreams
Lead complex program and project management by translating strategic priorities into workplans, milestones, owners, dependencies, and timelines
Drive action-item closure, risk mitigation, and follow-through
Orchestrate cross-functional execution across competing priorities
Resolve ownership gaps and identify interdependencies
Drive executive communications, presentations, organizational communications, decision materials, and recommendations
Own and strengthen the program’s operating cadence, including business planning, leadership reviews, operational forums, executive updates, priority tracking, and organizational initiatives
Support budget planning, forecasting, expense management, and alignment of financial considerations with strategic priorities
Anticipate needs, assess issues, mobilize stakeholders, and escalate critical decisions
Drive organizational effectiveness and change initiatives, including process improvement, culture, employee communications, and task forces

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional work experience
Proven program/project management experience driving complex, cross-functional initiatives to completion
Experience working within large, highly matrixed organizations requiring coordination across Product, Sales, Finance, Technology, Operations, Marketing, Communications, and other functions
Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, including synthesizing complex topics into clear, decision-ready materials
Strong business and financial acumen
Ability to operate with speed, autonomy, and sound judgment while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience using Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, or other analytics and productivity tools to improve executive reporting, decision-making, and organizational efficiency (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (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