Job Title: IT Program Manager
Location: Verdi, CA (Remote)
Duration: 8 Months
Job Summary:
STAFFXPERT is seeking a highly skilled IT Program Manager to lead a critical infrastructure modernization initiative focused on replacing legacy SONET multiplexers with Nokia SAR systems across multiple utility sites. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing large-scale telecom infrastructure migrations within regulated public utility environments while ensuring operational continuity, compliance, and grid reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Governance & Delivery:
Lead and manage an accelerated 6-month deployment and migration program across multiple utility locations
Track project timelines, migration schedules, critical paths, and daily site/circuit migration progress
Manage resource planning and coordination across technicians, network engineers, vendors, and project teams
Identify, mitigate, and manage program risks related to logistics, deployment constraints, and maintenance windows
Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful execution within defined timelines and compliance standards
Utility Infrastructure & Technical Oversight:
Oversee decommissioning of legacy SONET rings while maintaining uninterrupted utility teleprotection circuits
Ensure migration designs support utility-critical traffic including SCADA, teleprotection, differential relaying, and substation communications over IP/MPLS networks
Coordinate with engineering teams to validate Nokia SAR configurations and synchronization requirements
Support deployment planning, testing, cutover activities, and post-migration stabilization efforts
Ensure high availability, network reliability, and zero downtime during infrastructure migration activities
Compliance & Regulatory Management:
Ensure all deployment activities comply with NERC CIP standards, utility regulations, and operational safety protocols
Maintain accurate asset tracking, documentation, and deployment records
Support audit readiness, compliance reporting, and regulatory governance activities
Ensure adherence to utility-grade cybersecurity and physical security standards
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in IT Program Management, Telecom Program Management, or Infrastructure Delivery
Proven experience managing projects within regulated public utility or utility telecom environments
Strong experience leading legacy-to-next-generation telecom migrations such as SONET to IP/MPLS or Carrier Ethernet
Solid understanding of utility communication systems including SCADA protocols, teleprotection, and substation communications
Strong familiarity with Nokia SAR hardware platforms and Nokia NSP (Network Services Platform)
Experience managing complex infrastructure deployments, cutovers, and migration activities
PMP or PgMP certification required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related technical field
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and risk management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Deep understanding of utility safety standards, physical security, and cybersecurity regulations
Experience managing critical maintenance windows and real-time connectivity issues
Strong troubleshooting and problem management capabilities in high-pressure utility environments
Experience working with large-scale telecom modernization and infrastructure transformation initiatives
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