BEAD Program Manager

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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 stra tegies; 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