Program ManagerLocation = Dallas/WFHRate = $50/hr C2CJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to oversee and manage IT projects within the Telecom domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program and project management, a deep understanding of telecom technologies, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.Key Responsibilities:Lead a team of contract project managers to successfully execute and deliver the Network Initiatives portfolioPartner with business, product and IT senior leaders and stakeholders to pro-actively manage and align on project delivery status and mitigate escalationsTake ownership of program and project budgets and managing overall deliveryProvide project management and direction to ensure the project team has a clear understanding of timelines, risks, escalation path and roles/responsibilities they will undertake within the project team.Act as an escalation point for the project team and project stakeholders to manage risks, develop mitigation plans and path to green throughout the project.Proactively manage change control and communicate impact in project scope, identify issues, and devise contingency plans.Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths while maintaining accurate project plans with real-time milestone, task, and project health data.