Principal Network Project/Program Management

Job description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future. Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it. What you’ll do: As a Principal Network Project/Program Management position, overseeing Project Value & Benefits Realization, you will be responsible for quantifying, validating, and governing the financial benefits generated through operational improvement and transformation initiatives. This role partners closely with Project Management, Finance, Capacity Planning, and Analytics teams to develop business cases, validate savings, and ensure project benefits are reflected in the organization's financial performance. What you’ll bring: Partner with project managers to quantify the financial value and ROI of projects and initiatives. Develop and maintain financial models that measure year-over-year savings, productivity improvements, and cost reductions. Create P×Q (Price × Quantity) models to evaluate project benefits and support investment decisions. Partner with Finance to validate that reported savings are realized and reflected in the organization's P&L through monthly reconciliation processes. Collaborate with Capacity Planning teams to quantify labor impacts, identify affected organizations, and measure time savings associated with project implementation. Maintain and govern databases of labor rates, productivity factors, savings assumptions, and financial model inputs. Establish annual labor cost standards in partnership with Finance to support accurate financial analyses. Develop business cases and executive presentations supporting project funding and portfolio investment decisions. Provide leadership with savings forecasts and benefit realization updates to support budgeting and strategic planning. Partner with analytics and statistical experts to design and validate controlled studies that support savings assumptions and business case development. Track cost pools and operational expenses across organizations to identify savings opportunities and validate project benefit potential. What you’ll need: Required Experience: 7+ years of related experience in area of professional responsibility Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, business case development, operational finance, project valuation, or benefits realization. 3+ years of leadership or people management experience. Demonstrated experience building financial models, ROI analyses, and executive-level presentations. Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, and financial reporting. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to influence decisions and lead cross-functional initiatives. Desired Qualifications: MBA, CPA, CMA, PMP, or related certification. Experience in operational transformation, continuous improvement, or capacity planning environments. Knowledge of statistical analysis, experimental design, and benefits validation methodologies. Success in this role is measured by the accuracy of project valuations, realization of forecasted savings, transparency of benefits reporting, and the organization's ability to make data-driven investment decisions. Desired Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field preferred. Supervisor: No Environmental Requirements: This position may be responsible for contributing to AT&T compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions. Our Principal Network Proj/Prog Mgmt jobs earn between $128,400.00 - $215,800.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage 401(k) plan Tuition reimbursement program Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) Paid Parental Leave Paid Caregiver Leave Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected Adoption Reimbursement Disability Benefits (short term and long term) Life and Accidental Death Insurance Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Extensive employee wellness programs Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone Weekly Hours: 40 Time Type: Regular Location: Dallas, Texas, Southfield, Michigan Salary Range: $128,400.00 - $215,800.00 AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here .