Hiring: Technical Program Manager, Broadband Deployment, ConnectALL Company: Empire State Development Location: Albany, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 13:00:03 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, Program Management, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •10 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years focused on outside plant telecommunications construction, installation, or inspection, broadband/telecommunications program management, or infrastructure project delivery. Required Skills: •Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered. •This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy. •Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation. •ConnectALL was established by the Governor in 2022 and authorized by the NYS Wired Act to transform New York State’s digital infrastructure, facilitate a robust internet marketplace, and close the digital divide. ConnectALL, an office within Empire State Development, oversees grant programs and initiatives to invest over $1 billion in public funds. •Lead the escalation and resolution of stalled applications to reduce average pole attachment durations and permit approval times for grant-funded projects. •Partner cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders and regulatory agencies to facilitate improvements to the pole make-ready and permitting procedures. •Establish and maintain strategic relationships with pole and joint pole owners across all carriers to ensure regulatory compliance and process efficiency. •Coordinate resources to conduct physical audits of projects at varying stages to verify construction progress and confirm compliance with approved proposals and safety regulations. Qualifications: •Minimum of 8–10 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years focused on outside plant telecommunications construction, installation, or inspection, broadband/telecommunications program management, or infrastructure project delivery. •Strong knowledge of broadband delivery technologies (aerial/underground fiber and fixed wireless) and network topologies. •Demonstrated capacity to translate field experience into formal systems for evaluating and reporting on infrastructure projects. •Strong project management, time management, organizational, document coordination, and communication skills. •Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, and project management platforms. •Demonstrated capacity to travel for field verification activities •Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) or similar. Compensation: •$78,000 - $85,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!