Senior Project Manager – Network Infrastructure Design

IREN

. Develop and maintain portfolio network infrastructure standards and submit them to the Director, Network Delivery for approval .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in telecommunications and fiber infrastructure, with a strong focus on project management, engineering standards compliance, and technical risk assessment. Proficient in leading complex design reviews and coordinating with engineering consultants to ensure high-quality deliverables.

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Telecommunications Infrastructure ExperienceProject Management for Data Center ProgramsOutside-Plant and Inside-Plant Fiber DesignANSI/TIA Standards KnowledgeNetBox/DCIM Platform Experience

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Hard Skills

Fiber Infrastructure DesignEngineering Standards ComplianceOptical Performance RequirementsFiber Loss BudgetsConstructability ReviewsTechnical Risk AssessmentData Center EngineeringTelecommunications PathwaysProject ManagementRoot-Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationProblem SolvingLeadershipCollaborationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

NetBoxAutoCADBluebeamProcoreMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointGIS Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

BICSI RCDDOSPRTPMFOA CFOS/DPEOSHA 30PMP

Industry Keywords

Fiber InfrastructureData Center EngineeringTelecommunications StandardsOptical ConnectivityHigh-Density AI EnvironmentsHPCHyperscale EnvironmentsConstruction PackagesCarrier EntrancesStructured Cabling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain portfolio network infrastructure standards and submit them to the Director, Network Delivery for approval
Approve or reject telecom and fiber designs, deviations and substitutions; maintain technical exception records and remediation conditions
Run 30/60/90 percent and IFC design reviews for every campus before construction packages are released or carrier orders are placed
Set and track engineering KPIs for standards compliance, RFIs, change orders, testing, documentation and turnover quality
Lead engineering review of OSP and ISP fiber infrastructure across the portfolio
Establish fiber-count and capacity requirements and own spare-capacity strategy
Set fiber-loss budgets, optical performance requirements and distribution and patching architectures
Set standards for carrier entrances, meet-me rooms, duct banks, manholes, handholes and diverse building entrances
Define physical-diversity and shared-risk criteria for candidate routes and review route packages
Define demarcation, rack, cross-connect, power, grounding and carrier equipment placement standards in MMRs
Develop and approve campus fiber backbone architectures and connectivity requirements for MMR, core, MDF, IDF and telecommunications rooms
Determine room, rack and rack-unit positions for network equipment and coordinate A/B power and PDU assignments
Coordinate telecommunications infrastructure with civil, electrical, architectural, structural and mechanical design
Direct external A/E firms and engineering consultants on scopes, deliverables, milestones and review expectations
Review and approve basis-of-design documents, specifications, drawings, fiber schematics, rack elevations, pathway plans, splice diagrams, port assignments and fiber matrices
Hold consultants accountable for quality, completeness, constructability and compliance with IREN standards
Conduct constructability reviews and provide technical direction on field conditions and engineering conflicts raised through RFIs
Participate in engineering-verification walks and confirm installed infrastructure matches approved design intent
Set portfolio fiber acceptance standards, review test packages and define failed-test and deficiency processes
Own NetBox/DCIM physical-infrastructure data standards and define construction-stage handover data requirements
Partner with Network Engineering on physical implementation of logical design and equipment standards
Provide technical input into RFQs, contractor bids and carrier proposals and support make-versus-buy decisions
Identify engineering risks and single points of failure, conduct root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions
Escalate unresolved technical risks to the Director, Network Delivery with recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10 years of telecommunications, fiber infrastructure, data center engineering or network infrastructure experience
5+ years of proven project management on mid to large data center or mission-critical programs, including ownership of telecom or fiber design scope through construction and acceptance
Deep technical expertise in outside-plant and inside-plant fiber, carrier entrance and MMR design, campus backbone, structured cabling and telecommunications spaces and pathways
Experience directing engineering consultants and A/E firms and reviewing complex construction and engineering packages
Working knowledge of ANSI/TIA-568, 569, 606 and 758, ISO/IEC 11801, BICSI TDMM and OSP guidance, IEEE 802.3, NEC and applicable NFPA requirements
Advanced understanding of OS2 and OM4/OM5 fiber, MPO/MTP and LC connectivity, optical-loss budgets, Tier 1 and Tier 2/OTDR testing, splice-loss acceptance, DWDM and coherent optics
Experience with NetBox or other DCIM platforms, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore or similar tools
Ability to explain technical risk and recommend decisions to technical and executive audiences, in writing and in person
Experience in a fast-paced growth environment and solving complex problems with company-wide impact
OSHA 30
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Preferred: 100G, 400G and 800G optical connectivity, DWDM and optical transport
Preferred: network equipment physical deployment, A/B power and PDU outlet assignment, cable management and airflow constraints
Preferred: operational technology networks and related physical infrastructure dependencies
Preferred: NetBox/DCIM data standards, naming conventions, port and cable identifiers, and as-built validation
Preferred: authoring and rolling out design standards, templates and acceptance criteria across multiple sites
BICSI RCDD, OSP or RTPM, FOA CFOS/D, PE or equivalent credentials highly regarded
PMP or equivalent highly regarded but not required
Experience supporting high-density AI, HPC or hyperscale environments highly regarded
Experience with direct-to-subcontractor and GC-led delivery highly regarded
Familiarity with GIS tools and Primavera P6 highly regarded
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus and equity (long-term incentive)
Relocation (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)
100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees
75% company paid coverage for dependents
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Access to financial planning and legal services
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Internal skills training and advancement pathways
Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training
Company events and team-building activities