Program/Project Manager – Teleport & Uplink Infrastructure

Sand Cherry

. Lead end-to-end project planning and execution of teleport and uplink infrastructure projects across company-owned and third-party facilities .

Posted 10/30/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management for telecommunications and satellite communications infrastructure, including budget management, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent projects from initiation to operational handover.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperienceBudget ManagementVendor CoordinationRF Infrastructure KnowledgePMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningScope ManagementSchedule DevelopmentRisk ManagementChange ControlStakeholder ManagementConstruction ManagementInstallation TestingOperational ReadinessTelecommunications Infrastructure

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAccountabilityFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectExcelPowerPointProject Tracking Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationTelecommunications CertificationsRF Infrastructure Certifications

Industry Keywords

Satellite CommunicationsUplink InfrastructureEarth StationsAntenna InstallationsRegulatory ComplianceFCC RequirementsConstruction ActivitiesThird-Party VendorsInfrastructure ProjectsTelecommunications Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end project planning and execution of teleport and uplink infrastructure projects across company-owned and third-party facilities
Develop and manage project plans covering scope, schedules, milestones, budgets, resources, dependencies, and deliverables
Establish project governance, roles and responsibilities, stakeholder communications, and reporting cadences
Maintain project schedules, critical paths, work breakdown structures, RAID logs, action trackers, and project documentation
Manage budgets, forecasts, expenditures, purchase orders, change requests, and financial reporting
Coordinate engineering, teleport operations, network operations, facilities, procurement, and other technical teams
Manage third-party vendors and contractors responsible for construction, civil works, procurement, installation, cabling, integration, and infrastructure activities
Oversee vendor scopes, schedules, deliverables, performance, contractual commitments, and acceptance criteria
Coordinate site surveys, technical assessments, site readiness, permitting, construction, equipment delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, and operational handover
Track procurement, manufacturing lead times, logistics, and installation dependencies to mitigate schedule risks
Facilitate coordination among RF engineering, teleport operations, network engineering, and external implementation partners
Identify, track, escalate, and resolve project risks, issues, decisions, and dependencies
Manage scope changes and coordinate approvals through change control processes
Coordinate installation testing, system integration, acceptance testing, and operational readiness
Prepare project status reports, executive presentations, financial updates, and milestone reporting
Ensure compliance with safety, site access, regulatory, and operational requirements
Manage multiple concurrent infrastructure projects aligned with broader business and program priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of demonstrated project management experience delivering telecommunications, satellite communications, engineering, construction, or complex physical infrastructure projects
Strong command of project management fundamentals, including scope management, schedule development, critical path analysis, budget management, resource planning, risk management, change control, stakeholder management, and project reporting
Previous experience managing physical infrastructure deployments, equipment installations, construction activities, and third-party implementation vendors
Demonstrated experience managing outsourced construction and installation work, including vendor coordination, deliverable tracking, schedule accountability, and issue resolution
Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and manage multiple concurrent projects from initiation through completion and operational handover
Experience developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, RAID logs, budgets, forecasts, executive status reports, and other project management deliverables
Strong financial management capabilities, including budget tracking, forecasting, vendor expenditures, and change management
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and project tracking and reporting tools
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently, drive accountability, and proactively identify and resolve project challenges
Previous project management experience supporting satellite teleport facilities, uplink infrastructure, satellite ground systems, earth stations, or antenna installations
Experience coordinating satellite antenna construction, installation, replacement, relocation, or infrastructure upgrades
Working knowledge of RF infrastructure, uplink systems, satellite communications equipment, and associated ground infrastructure
Experience managing projects across company-owned facilities and third-party infrastructure sites
Familiarity with satellite infrastructure regulatory requirements, FCC requirements, or spectrum clearing initiatives
Availability primarily during Eastern Time business hours
Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as needed for site activities, equipment installations, testing, commissioning, and operational cutovers
Ability to travel to teleport facilities, third-party sites, or vendor locations when required
Successful completion of applicable background screening requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred
PMP certification preferred
Relevant satellite communications, RF infrastructure, or telecommunications certifications a plus
Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship or visa transfers
Must not require C2C engagement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to impact and shape clients’ industries
Recognition for employee contributions
Friendly and communicative consulting culture
Opportunity to be part of a digital workforce
Self-responsibility and autonomy in managing workloads
Professional career growth opportunities
Investment in and empowerment of Consultants