Our Client, a multinational telecommunications technology company has an urgent and immediate need for a Optimum Program Manager that will drive complex tech projects (software, network, operations) from concept to launch, coordinating teams (engineering, product, ops), managing budgets/risks, ensuring quality, and reporting to leadership, requiring strong leadership, technical depth (APIs, cloud, dev lifecycles), and stakeholder communication for delivering scalable, reliable solutions in telecom/broadband. Project Leadership: Oversee multiple large, complex tech projects, managing scope, budget, timeline, and resources from start to finish. Define technical direction, create roadmaps, and align technology solutions with business goals, often involving APIs, UCaaS, or core broadband tech (DOCSIS/Fiber). Team Collaboration: Lead engineering teams, mentor staff, foster innovation, and bridge gaps between engineering, product, and business units. Process Improvement: Drive improvements in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), operational maturity, and delivery processes (e.g., Provide regular updates, manage expectations, and resolve issues with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Serve as a subject matter expert, ensuring secure, high-quality, scalable code, and managing operational health (SLOs, incident response) for critical services. Required Skills Required Skills: Experience: 5+ years in project/program management, often with 3+ years in leadership, in telecom, software, or related tech fields. Technical Skills: Strong grasp of software architecture, APIs, cloud platforms, CI/CD, Identity & Access Management (IAM), or specific broadband tech. Education: Bachelor's in CS or equivalent experience. PMP certification a plus.