Sr. Technical Program Manager-Fiber/Telecom

Post Date

Feb 18, 2026

Location

San Jose,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

95128
US
May 02, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Project Manager

Req #

SJC-090abaf4-c0c2-4956-ad67-d416690bdb75

Pay Rate

$48 - $60 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead Fiber, Circuit, and Colocation leasing programs in support of gFiber network expansion and operations. This role partners closely with Leasing, Colocation, Network Engineering, Legal, Finance, and external telecom vendors to ensure scalable, cost-effective, and timely delivery of network infrastructure.
This is a senior, externally-facing role requiring strong ownership of vendor relationships, the ability to lead complex negotiations and operational calls, and the judgment to represent gFiber in high-impact discussions with telecom providers, data center operators, and colocation partners. We are looking to pay from $58-60hr.

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Required Skills & Experience

Key Responsibilities
- Looking for candidates with at least 5+yrs of experience within a TPM role
Program & Delivery Leadership
Own end-to-end Fiber, Circuit, and Colocation leasing programs, from requirements definition through execution and operational handoff.
Drive program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies across multiple parallel workstreams.
Ensure alignment between network build timelines, leasing availability, and operational readiness.

Vendor & Partner Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors, including fiber providers, circuit carriers, and colocation/data center partners.
Lead vendor calls and negotiations, manage escalations, and hold partners accountable to SLAs, delivery timelines, and commercial terms.
Build and maintain long-term, strategic vendor relationships that support gFiber’s growth and cost objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with internal Leasing and Colocation Telecom teams, Network Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance, and Procurement.
Translate technical and operational requirements into clear leasing and vendor deliverables.
Align stakeholders on scope, priorities, risks, and tradeoffs in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

a lot of Dark Fiber experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.