Principal Network Project/Program Manager (Government)
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered.
AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.
Candidate will manage a complex, multi-project portfolio that requires high levels of functional integration, risk management, and change management. Recognized internally as a project management and contract expert and sought out to lead or advise on important projects. Defines, implements, and consults on project and program management standards and processes. Interacts and negotiates directly with government contracting representatives and other government officials.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
A high-visibility individual-contributor role managing a portfolio within a large, long-term public–private technology program serving public safety. Owns execution oversight, milestone delivery, and deliverable quality across technical work streams, including wireless network deployment, coverage and capacity, connections, and rapid-deployable communications assets. Primary focus: ensuring government contract compliance while meeting corporate business objectives.
- Lead a multi-track portfolio of complex technical programs with formal compliance and customer-acceptance requirements.
- Serve as a principal interface to the government customer, negotiating scope, resolving issues, and building trusted relationships.
- Own requirements traceability, deliverable quality, and portfolio-level risk and issue management.
- Partner with network, product, finance, contracts, and other teams to move work from requirement through delivery and acceptance.
- Maintain contract compliance while meeting business and program objectives.
- Coach and guide project managers in a matrixed environment while also delivering hands-on work.
- Communicate clearly and concisely with senior executives and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
- Extensive government contract project management experience and strong organizational skills
- Telecommunications industry experience, preferably wireless
- Ability to build positive relationships with customers and internal teams
- Strong, process-oriented project management skills
- Customer-facing role with regular interaction with our government customer
- Flexibility to shift assignments and support higher-priority program initiatives as needs change
- Drive to learn new concepts, tools, procedures, and software that improve team performance
- 10+ years of progressive program/portfolio management experience, preferably in complex technical, telecommunications, federal government, or public-safety environments.
- Demonstrated ownership of large, multi-track technical program portfolios with formal contract, compliance, and government-acceptance requirements.
- Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage relationships with government stakeholders, contracting officers, and senior executives.
- Strong requirements-management and traceability discipline, with a focus on deliverable quality.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentation and engagement with internal and external contacts at all levels.
- Working knowledge of project/portfolio management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and when to apply each.
- Ability to lead and coach project managers without direct reporting authority in a matrixed environment.
- Bachelor’s degree
Desired Qualifications:
- Project management (e.g., PMP) and/or Agile (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) certification.
- Background in public safety, first-responder, or mission-critical communications environments.
- Familiarity with federal contract structures and reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) for tracking, reporting, and dashboards.
- RAN engineering/technical background or direct experience with RAN deployment, coverage enhancement, or deployable-asset programs.
Our Principal Network Project/Program Manager's earn between $143,800 - $215,800. 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
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:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Atlanta, Georgia, Chantilly, Virginia, Columbia, Maryland, Dallas, Texas, Washington, District of ColumbiaSalary Range:
$143,800.00 - $215,800.00AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here.
Job ID R-126922-4 Date posted 11/04/2026
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