OSP Fiber Engineering Project Manager

Fiber Engineering Project Manager – Plano, TX

Location: Plano, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Domain: OSP / Fiber Network Design & Delivery

Client Environment: AT&T / U.S. Telecom Operators

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Fiber Engineering Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and quality delivery of complex fiber infrastructure projects across U.S. regions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in OSP design, FTTx planning, and QC management , with hands-on experience coordinating design teams, maintaining delivery metrics, and ensuring alignment with client engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Delivery:

• Lead and manage multiple Fiber Design (F1/F2) projects from initiation through completion.
• Plan, monitor, and track progress of drafting, design, and QC activities for both internal and client deliverables.
• Oversee end-to-end production workflows, ensuring quality benchmarks and delivery timelines are consistently met.
• Maintain status, QC, and production logs to drive continuous improvement and transparency.

Design & Quality Control:

• Validate inputs and design packages using client systems such as MIC, LEIS, CFAS, IMAGINE, OCALC, and DA Address Report .
• Review and approve desktop and redline designs in ARAMIS-DT, AutoCAD, QGIS, and ArcGIS , ensuring compliance with client design guidelines.
• Perform Quality Checks (QC) on scoping and planning activities; train and mentor a team of production engineers to achieve 100% quality compliance.
• Manage design redlines, plan updates, and final deliverables submission.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Collaborate closely with Program Managers, Directors, and Field Survey teams to resolve blockers and maintain smooth workflow.
• Interact with client-side Engineering Managers for design reviews, escalations, and sign-offs.
• Prepare and maintain project reports, dashboards, and KPIs for leadership tracking.

Process Optimization:

• Develop and standardize QC formats, drafting templates, and client reporting tools .
• Proactively identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce rework, and accelerate delivery timelines.
• Support continuous training and cross-functional collaboration across Fiber Design and Field Engineering teams.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of FTTx (FTTP, FTTB, FTTN, FTTC) planning and OSP design standards .
• Proficiency with industry tools: AutoCAD, ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo, SpatialNET, Aramis-DT, Comsof FiberPlanIT, and Google Earth .i
• Experience working on U.S. telecom client projects (AT&T, Verizon, NBN, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with BOM, BOQ, SLD, AGH, CCU, and Billing documentation .
• Familiarity with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and Python for project data analysis and reporting is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics / Telecommunications / Civil / Electrical Engineering (required).
• PGP in Business Analytics or Project Management preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in fiber design, quality engineering, or project management within a telecom environment.
• Prior experience with Congruex, AT&T, Tata Communications, or Jio Fiber is highly desirable.

Performance Metrics:

• On-time completion of project deliverables (≥ 98%).
• QC error rate below 1%.
• SLA compliance and client satisfaction.
• Effective management of 5–10 production engineers and design coordinators.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to lead cutting-edge fiber network design projects supporting next-gen broadband expansion.
• Collaborative culture working with top-tier U.S. telecom clients.
• Growth-focused environment emphasizing quality, innovation, and leadership.

Job Location:

Plano, Texas
(Onsite/Hybrid – U.S. Telecom Client Projects)

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