Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager

Stimulus Technologies – Broadband Division

About Us

Stimulus Technologies is a leader in technology services dedicated to bridging the digital divide in underserved communities. With operations across California, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oregon, we deliver high-speed, reliable connectivity that transforms lives and businesses. We are a turnkey technology company providing Managed IT Services, VoIP, Cybersecurity, and high-speed Wireless Internet and fiber through Stimulus Broadband.

Position Overview

The Technical Program Manager runs the network and systems programs for Stimulus Broadband outside the fiber build: integration of existing markets onto standard platforms, integration of acquired companies, and wireless network projects. The role owns schedule, cost, scope, risk and project gates for this portfolio and coordinates with the fiber deployment organization where they two depend on each other. The Technical Program Manager reports to the CTO.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own the portfolio and master schedule for network and systems integration programs.
• Market network integration program: migrate each market onto the target architecture and standard platforms, including cutover planning, subscriber migration and retiring legacy systems.
• Run acquisition integration from diligence through cutover and decommissioning.
• Manage wireless projects (sector augments, backhaul upgrades, site remediation) from scope through delivery, using contractors and field crews.
• Track the NMS/OSS deployment roadmap by market and keep platform, network and operations sequenced.
• Own program budgets and forecasts with finance.
• Run project gates and coordinate release to production with Network Operations.
• Maintain the project's intake queue and prioritization.
• Hold vendors and contractors to scope, schedule, and quality.
• Own the risk register and drive escalations to closure.
• Coordinate dependencies with the fiber build organization.
• Report status to the CTO, CEO, and finance.
• Travel to markets as business needs require.

Success Profile

• Organized leader with can do attitude and able to work across a wide variety of functions
• Holds vendors and internal teams to dates and scope.
• Systems thinking and technical enough to challenge engineers and contractors.
• Writes status an executive can act on quickly.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years in technical program management on network, systems or infrastructure programs, preferably at an ISP, carrier or MSP.
• Experience running migrations and cutovers on live networks with active subscribers.
• Scheduling, critical path, program controls, forecasting, and change control.
• Stage-gate governance and vendor and contractor management.
• Working knowledge of fixed wireless, IP networking, NMS/OSS/BSS platforms, and fiber access.
• ISP business knowledge: take rate, churn, cost per subscriber and payback.
• Preferred: acquisition integration at an ISP or carrier; NMS/OSS platform deployments; wireless capital programs; hands-on engineering background.
• Must reside in Nevada, California, Oregon, Missouri or New Mexico. Adjacent states may be considered for the right candidate.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods working at a computer.
• Regular travel among markets for cutovers, project reviews and contractor oversight.
• Occasional lifting of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds.
• Site visits to data centers, tower sites and active project sites.

Requirements

• Stimulus Technologies conducts pre-employment and random background checks, along with drug, alcohol, and cannabis testing. Candidates must pass all required screenings.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Alignment with Core Values

At Stimulus Technologies, our core values define how we work. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Driven to Grow – Continuously seeks to develop professionally, stays current with industry practices, and pushes to improve processes and outcomes.
• See a Need – Fill a Need – Proactively identifies gaps, obstacles, or opportunities and acts without waiting to be asked.
• Elevate Others – Mentors teammates, shares knowledge freely, and actively contributes to a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Extreme Ownership – Takes full accountability for results, decisions, and mistakes; does not deflect blame or make excuses.
• Celebrate Success – Recognizes contributions of team members, acknowledges milestones, and fosters a culture where wins are shared.

Stimulus Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to change duties to meet business and organizational needs as needed.