Network Implementation Engineer - OSP Project Manager

• The Network Implementation Engineer
• OSP Project Manager is responsible for overall implementation, deployment and technical delivery of Greenfield & Brownfield fiber deployments and leased IRUs into the Meta production environment. Activities will include project managing the day to day activity of network development projects in North America, managing partners/contractors against deliverables, identifying and mitigating project risks and developing and managing project budgets ensuring on-time delivery of network to the business. In this role, you will collaborate with Network Development, Network Planning, Edge Network Deployment, Legal, Finance and other internal stakeholders.
• Network Implementation Engineer
• OSP Project Manager Responsibilities
  Project management of fiber construction projects across North America via direct and indirect management of partner vendors
  Coordinate and manage build partners, engineering and construction firms, and associated project budgets mitigating risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnership
  Collaborate with internal teams to implement long-term infrastructure build plans, considering construction timelines, ROW feasibility, and budget needs
  Support tracking and management of ROW and permit acquisition process in conjunction with an accelerated deployment schedule of design and construction
  Collaborate with Sourcing & Net/Dev on new project opportunities, potential partner / vendor identification, buildability & high-level project budget
  Receive new projects at the implementation stage via project kickoff document, including full end-to-end requirements in support of milestone project review
  Drive quality assurance and quality control of project management system updates and reporting
  Service delivery of Project deliverables to Meta cross-functional teams, including all end-to-end elements in support of MPR(s) as applicable
  Development of fiber acceptance and project closeout packages in accordance with Meta standards
  Technical delivery and acceptance from vendors of fiber specs, interpretation of OTDR traces, and project closeout packages
  Work closely with finance to develop business plans, budgets, and forecasts

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Project management expertise across large-scale projects
Experience negotiating with vendors, partners, or contractors to resolve project issues and reach agreements
Detail-oriented with experience managing multiple cross-functional tasks and projects
Understanding of key telco milestones for the delivery of dark fiber routes
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, with experience using spreadsheet tools and/or programs

Preferred Qualifications:

Telecom, outside and/or inside plant experience
Knowledge of capital budget management. (i.e.-project forecasting, management of accruals)
7+ years of project management experience with a focus on telecom and/or utility construction
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and Whats App further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
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United States of America: $135,000/year to $191,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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