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Senior Program Manager (Government)

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This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. 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.


AT&T has an opening for a Senior Program Managerto support operations by maintaining, documenting, and administering enterprise IT systems.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end program execution for a complex Federal advanced wireless technology program, managing activities from planning and design through integration, testing, field demonstration, acceptance, and closeout.
  • Lead complex technology programs from laboratory proof of concept through systems integration, field deployment, testing, and operational demonstration.
  • Serve as the primary program integration point across AT&T, Government customers, technology suppliers, subcontractors, university/research partners, and internal engineering and operations teams. 
  • Develop and manage the Integrated Master Schedule, contractual milestones, deliverables, critical-path activities, resources, and cross-team dependencies to maintain program performance. 
  • Drive technical program integration across advanced wireless technologies, including 5G/6G, RAN, Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC), edge computing, APIs, security, spectrum, and laboratory and field environments. 
  • Lead risk, issue, dependency, and change management, proactively identifying potential impacts and driving mitigation, corrective actions, escalation, and recovery plans. 
  • Manage customer, supplier, and subcontractor performance, ensuring commitments, technical interfaces, deliverables, and acceptance requirements remain aligned with overall program objectives. 
  • Monitor program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, supplier commitments, resources, and the cost and schedule impacts of proposed changes. 
  • Provide executive and customer-facing program leadership and reporting, translating complex technical, schedule, financial, and operational information into clear status, recommendations, decisions, and actions. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Program Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience. 
  • Experience supporting U.S. Government or Department of Defense programs, including Government contracting, subcontractor management, milestone-based delivery, and customer acceptance.
  • 8 years of relevant experience.
  • PMP or equivalent program-management certification.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of advanced wireless and network technologies such as 5G/6G, RAN, O-RAN.
  • Familiarity with 3GPP standards, cybersecurity, Zero Trust, secure-by-design principles, and emerging wireless technologies.

Our Senior Program Manager's earn between $79,300 - $160,000. 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 wireline phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Chantilly, Virginia

AT&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-128560 Date posted 11/12/2026
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