OSP Project Manager- California

Job Description Insight Global is seeking an OSP Project Manager with strong fiber splicing and OTDR expertise to support a large telecommunications customer. This individual will own end-to-end delivery of fiber connectivity projects, acting as the primary point of contact post-sale while providing oversight of splicing, testing, and route quality. This is not a purely administrative PM role — the ideal candidate will bring deep field knowledge in fiber splicing, OTDR trace analysis, and construction standards to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities Splicing & OTDR Technical Oversight (Core Focus)

• Lead and oversee fiber splicing operations across multiple projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to standards
• Read, interpret, and validate OTDR traces to identify issues such as loss, reflections, and splice defects
• Troubleshoot and resolve fiber performance issues using OTDR and other testing methods
• Review and approve splice maps, test results, and closeout packages
• Ensure all splicing documentation and test results are accurate, complete, and delivered on time
• Act as the technical escalation point for splicing and testing vendors Project & Customer Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers post-sale, providing consistent communication and project updates
• Manage customer orders, service requests, and installation coordination
• Lead customer meetings, site visits, and field reviews as needed
• Deliver both project-level and executive-level reporting Fiber Planning & Field Execution
• Validate fiber routes, splice points, fiber counts, and network design requirements
• Conduct site walks and field assessments to confirm constructability and timelines
• Ensure alignment between design, field execution, and final delivery Vendor & Construction Management
• Manage splicing and testing vendors to accelerate route delivery and maintain quality
• Coordinate access to network sites and customer locations for field activities
• Enforce compliance with splicing standards, maintenance schedules, and testing protocols
• Support resource planning and field coordination across multiple builds Scheduling, Budget & Risk Management
• Own and manage project schedules, budgets, and documentation
• Proactively identify risks in construction or testing phases and implement mitigation plans
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to construction standards Stakeholder & Municipality Coordination
• Interface with customers, subcontractors, internal teams, and local municipalities
• Support permitting discussions and maintain clear communication across all project stakeholders We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

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• Strong OTDR experience and knowledge of splicing/testing
• Ability to read OTDR test results
• Organizational skills
• Willingness to learn Project Management
• Network restoration experience
• Scheduling experience
• Project management experience
• Close out package experience