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Lead digital product development and backlog prioritization for cloud-native software solutions.
Over 10 years of experience in digital product management, Agile methodologies, and software delivery.
Application Instructions Thank you for your interest in Pierson Wireless Corp. We look forward to seeing your application. Be sure to attach a copy of your resume before submitting. Failure to answer all of the Additional Questions may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. Position Description Job Title: Program Manager - Raw Land Site Development Department: Management Services Reports To: Senior Leadership Program Manager - Raw Land Site Development Summary: We are seeking an experienced Program Manager - Raw Land Site Development to lead large-scale greenfield rural wireless deployment initiatives. This role provides end-to-end oversight of full lifecycle cell site development - from land acquisition through on-air activation - ensuring seamless integration across civil construction, tower development, and advanced LTE/5G RAN deployment. The Program Manager serves as the primary executive interface for carrier clients, internal leadership, and strategic partners, driving performance across safety, schedule, financial outcomes, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. This position plays a critical role in expanding network coverage, enabling digital connectivity in underserved markets, and delivering high-quality wireless infrastructure at scale. Program Manager - Raw Land Site Development Duties and Responsibilities: Executive Program Leadership • Lead a multi-site raw land wireless deployment program from site acquisition through on-air activation. • Establish program governance structures, KPIs, reporting frameworks, and risk controls. • Drive schedule predictability and financial performance across capital-intensive infrastructure projects. • Deliver executive-level reporting and strategic updates to senior leadership and carrier clients. Strategic Site Development Oversight • Oversee vendor land acquisition strategy, zoning, and regulatory approval processes. • Interface with municipalities, utilities, and regulatory authorities to secure approvals. • Oversee civil construction, tower erection, and infrastructure readiness activities. • Ensure alignment between infrastructure development and RF design requirements. RAN Construction & Technical Integration • Provide oversight of RAN installation, commissioning, and integration activities. • Ensure readiness of RAN and backhaul solutions. • Lead commissioning, optimization, and acceptance processes. • Validate construction closeouts and enforce activation quality standards. Financial & Operational Accountability • Own program budgets, forecasting, and cost controls. • Lead change order negotiations and scope management processes. • Maintain disciplined financial governance across multi-site deployments. Schedule & Deployment Acceleration • Direct critical path planning and milestone tracking. • Implement proactive risk mitigation strategies to prevent schedule slippage. • Lead recovery planning and escalation management when required. • Optimize cross-functional resource allocation across engineering, construction, and integration teams. Vendor & Partner Management • Oversee general contractors, subcontractors, and integration partners. • Establish clear scopes of work, accountability standards, and performance metrics. • Enforce quality assurance protocols and industry best practices. • Foster long-term partnerships aligned with safety, compliance, and delivery excellence. Risk, Compliance & Operational Excellence • Maintain program-level risk registers and mitigation strategies. • Ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to industry safety standards. • Monitor operational KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives. • Escalate material risks with actionable recommendations to stakeholders. Executive Stakeholder Engagement • Serve as the primary executive point of contact for carrier customers and internal leadership. • Support strategic planning discussions with municipalities, utilities, and regulatory agencies. • Deliver structured executive dashboards and performance reporting. • Represent the organization in high-level client and regulatory engagements. Program Manager - Raw Land Site Development Benefits: • Competitive compensation • Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance - EMPLOYER pays 100% of employees' premiums • FSA/DCFSA Program Eligibility • 401(k) Retirement Savings with Employer Match - eligible after 90 days • EMPLOYER provided Short-term / Long-term disability, Life insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment - eligible after 1 year • EMPLOYER Health & Wellness Program • Meal stipend while traveling • Paid Travel Time • Paid Training/Certifications • Paid Vacation • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Holidays Position Requirements Program Manager - Raw Land Site Development Qualifications: • Required: • 10+ years of experience in wireless infrastructure, telecommunications construction, or large-scale infrastructure program management. • Proven experience leading raw land (greenfield) site development programs. • Strong knowledge of LTE and 5G RAN deployment and integration. • Preferred: • PMP or equivalent program management certification. • Experience supporting rural network expansion initiatives. • Strong background in tower development and civil construction management. • Familiarity with fiber backhaul and satellite transport solutions. Program Manager - Raw Land Site Development Competencies: • • Deep understanding of zoning, permitting, regulatory approvals, and utility coordination. • Demonstrated success managing multi-million-dollar capital programs. • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills. • Proficiency in financial management, forecasting, and risk mitigation. Program Manager - Raw Land Site Development Demands and Work Environment: • Frequently required to stand • Occasionally required to walk • Continually required to sit • Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity • Continually required to talk or hear • While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity Employer Pierson Wireless is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you need assistance to perform your job duties because of a physical or mental condition, please let HR@piersonwireless.com know. The Company will endeavor to accommodate the sincere religious beliefs of its employees to the extent such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the Company's operations. If employees wish to request such an accommodation, they should contact HR@piersonwireless.com. Any employees with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of HR@piersonwireless.com. The Company will not allow any form of retaliation against individuals who raise issues of equal employment opportunity. If employees feel they have been subjected to any such retaliation, they should contact HR@piersonwireless.com. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy including any improper retaliatory conduct will lead to discipline, up to and including discharge. All employees must cooperate with all investigations.
This job posting was last updated on 2/27/2026