Lead Project Manager

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Brightspeed has an exciting opportunity for a Project Management Professional (PMP) to join our team! This is a remote position with up to 25% travel requirement. This position manages the execution of large-scale programs and projects, for Communities Strategy and Operations in SFH and MDU communities.

The Project Management Professional – Strategic Operations is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, cross-functional programs and projects that support strategic business initiatives. This role applies to PMP-aligned project management methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while meeting defined quality and business outcomes.

The Project Management Professional serves as the single point of accountability for assigned initiatives, managing all aspects of project delivery from initiation through successful completion or launch. This includes coordinating stakeholders, managing risks and dependencies, controlling budgets, and ensuring readiness for operational handoff.

This position is remote.  The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely delivery of our services.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Program Leadership

• Lead end-to-end PMP for large-scale Strategic Operations programs and projects, from project intake and charter development through execution, launch, and closeout.
• Apply PMP best practices to manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, issues, and dependencies across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between project objectives and broader strategic and operational goals.

Scope, Schedule & Deliverables Management

• Define and manage project scope, requirements, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, timelines, and work breakdown structures.
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

Budget & Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Track actuals versus planned spend and proactively address variances.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved financial parameters and support leadership decision-making with clear financial reporting.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Strategic Operations leaders, functional teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution.
• Facilitate effective communication, decision-making, and issue resolution across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Lead project governance routines, including status reviews, risk assessments, and executive updates.

Risk, Issue & Change Management

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues that could impact delivery, budget, or launch readiness.
• Manage change requests using formal change control processes to maintain project integrity.
• Escalate critical risks and decisions appropriately with clear recommendations.

Launch Readiness & Project Closeout

• Ensure operational readiness for successful project completion or launch, including documentation, training, and transition planning.
• Validate that all project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria have been met.
• Conduct project close-out activities, including lessons learned and continuous improvement recommendations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Business Administration, Project or Program Management, Business Development, or related field.
• Must be PMP Certified.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and build grassroots project and program plans that deliver a positive opening day experience through best practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are a results-driven project management professional (PMP) with a passion for building relationships and driving business growth, we would love to hear from you.  Join us at Brightspeed and help us shape the future.

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

Inclusion and belonging are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected] to initiate the accommodations process. 

For all applicants, please take a moment to review our Privacy Notices:  

• Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice for California Residents
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