IT Program Manager – SONET, Nokia SAR

🕒 May 26

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $92.9k - $154.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🔧 Technical Program Manager

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Astreya

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2001

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏢 Enterprise

☁️ SaaS

Cybersecurity • Enterprise • SaaS

Astreya is a leading global provider of IT Managed Services and Technology Solutions, known for its innovative approach to digital engineering and IT logistics. The company focuses on empowering businesses to excel in today's dynamic digital landscape by maximizing productivity and fostering innovation. Astreya offers a range of services including Data Center & Network Management, Digital Workplace Services, Next-Gen Digital Engineering, and Cybersecurity Services. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on operational frameworks, Astreya aims to transform technology into a valuable strategic asset for organizations worldwide.

📋 Description

• Drive an aggressive 6-month program schedule, tracking daily site/circuit migration velocities and critical paths. • Manage resource allocation across internal technicians, network engineers, and Project Managers. • Identify, mitigate, and track risks, specifically focusing on supply chain logistics and tight maintenance window constraints. • Manage the multi-phased lifecycle of decommissioning legacy SONET rings while maintaining active grid teleprotection circuits. • Ensure migration designs seamlessly support time-sensitive utility traffic (e.g., SCADA, teleprotection, differential relaying) over IP/MPLS. • Partner with engineering to validate Nokia SAR configurations for strict timing/synchronization requirements. • Ensure all network changes, asset tracking, and deployment processes comply fully with NERC CIP standards and utility regulations.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years of IT/Telecom Program Management experience, with explicit experience managing projects within a Regulated Public Utility environment. • Migration Expertise: Proven track record of leading fast-paced legacy-to-next-gen migrations (specifically SONET to IP/MPLS or Carrier Ethernet). • Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of utility-specific applications, including SCADA protocols, teleprotection, and substation communications. • Technical Familiarity: Strong conceptual understanding of Nokia SAR hardware portfolios and Nokia NSP (Network Services Platform). • Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP certification required. • Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) • Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only • Dental provided through UHC • Nationwide Vision provided by UHC • Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care • Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific) • Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera • Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Days • 401k Plan • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance • Short Term & Long Term Disability • Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped) • Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually) • Paid Holidays • Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law