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BEAD Program Manager
About
NEKCV is a community-driven organization whose mission is to ensure
high-speed broadband
internet service is available to the most rural and underserved
communities in the Northeast
Kingdom and Central Vermont. Founded in 2020 as a Communications Union
District, we began
network construction in 2021. Were a growing company of 30 employees,
which means theres
lots of room for growth and learning. At NEKCV, were committed to
creating an inclusive culture
where all employees feel welcomed and valued. As we continue to grow, we
are seeking a
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Manager.
Position Summary
The BEAD project is a \$106 million federal grant project awarded to
NEKCV to bring fiber-optic
broadband internet service to the remaining unserved addresses in our 72
town district.
The Program Manager will lead NEKCVs Broadband Equity, Access, and
Deployment (BEAD
Program) initiatives, overseeing planning, execution, compliance, and
reporting for federally
funded broadband expansion across the Northeast Kingdom and Central
Vermont. This role
should serve as the Executive Directors strategic partnerproviding
operational leadership,
supervising program staff, coordinating contractors, and ensuring NEKCV
meets all NTIA,
federal, state, and local requirements.
The Program Manager will manage complex infrastructure projects,
maintain rigorous grant
compliance, and represent NEKCV with municipalities, state agencies,
vendors, and community
partners.
The ideal candidate for this BEAD Program Manager position will be a
highly motivated and
detail-oriented individual, possessing a comprehensive understanding of
project management
best practices preferably with either a background in managing federally
funded programs or
infrastructure grants and telecommunications infrastructure and/or
construction.
This position is ideal for a project management professional with
telecommunications or
infrastructure experience who can balance technical project execution,
regulatory compliance,
financial oversight, staff supervision, and stakeholder engagement to
successfully deliver our
BEAD-funded broadband project.
This position ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and
in compliance with
federal, state, and local regulations. The Program Manager serves as the
primary liaison
between internal teams, contractors, government agencies, utility
partners, and community
stakeholders to ensure all deliverables are on time and within the
allocated scope and budget.
The selected candidate will have a proven track record and extensive
knowledge of best
practices in project tracking and management.
Key Responsibilities
? Program Leadership Serve as second in command; act as organizational
lead when
the Executive Director is unavailable.
? BEAD Program Execution Oversee all BEAD-funded activities including
planning,
procurement, construction coordination, and reporting.
? Grant Compliance & Reporting Ensure adherence to NTIA BEAD rules,
federal
Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and Vermont PSD requirements.
? Budget & Financial Oversight Manage multi-million-dollar program
budgets; track
expenditures; coordinate with finance staff on reimbursement and audit
readiness.
? Vendor & Contractor Management Oversee engineering firms, construction
contractors, ISPs, and technical consultants.
? Stakeholder Engagement Coordinate with towns, regional planning
commissions,
utilities, and community partners.
? Data & Performance Management Maintain dashboards, milestones, KPIs,
GIS
data, and progress reports.
? Risk Management Identify program risks; develop mitigation strategies;
ensure
continuity of operations.
? Policy & Compliance Monitoring Track federal/state regulatory changes
affecting
BEAD-funded broadband deployment.
? Team Leadership Supervise program staff; support hiring, onboarding,
and
performance management.
? Public Communication Prepare presentations, updates, and public-facing
materials
for NEKCV board, towns, and residents.
? Develop comprehensive project plans and schedules that are aligned
with project
objectives and grant requirements.
? Manage project progress, identify potential risks, and implement
mitigation strategies to
maintain project timelines.
? Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, including engineers,
contractors, and
third-party vendors, to ensure smooth project execution.
? Monitor construction and grant budgets.
? Work with the Construction Manager to ensure compliance with industry
standards, local
