Governance and Compliance Manager, PMO AFL Telecommunications

LLC - 3.5

Abilene, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Prosci change management Document compliance management Project portfolio management Data center experience Content creation for technical audiences Technical documentation Process design ADKAR model Gap analysis 8 years Process mapping Process modeling Policy & process development Compliance documentation Telecommunication PgMP Change management support (employee development activity) Senior level Technical writing experience within technology Leadership Policy Development Audit support Business process modeling Full Job Description AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $3B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees Flexible time off policy 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar) Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

Hybrid:

After gaining knowledge of our environment, there is the opportunity for this position to work under our Hybrid schedule working both in the office and remotely. Governance and Compliance Manager, PMO

AFL DATA CENTER SERVICES

Remote, U.S.-based. Preference given to candidates located in or near Abilene, TX, Northern Virginia, Dallas, TX or Duncan, SC. To learn more or apply, contact Czarina Tabayoyong, retained recruiter for AFL Data Center Services.

ABOUT AFL AFL

is a global manufacturer of fiber optic and electrical infrastructure solutions, wholly owned by Fujikura, a technology leader founded in 1885. Headquartered in Duncan, SC, AFL supports telecommunications, energy, and data center markets worldwide.

ABOUT AFL DATA CENTER SERVICES AFL

Data Center Services, a division of AFL US Services, delivers large-scale infrastructure solutions supporting some of the world's largest data center environments. Our expertise includes network infrastructure deployment, pathway installation, bulk fiber installation, high-volume fiber splicing, interconnect and backbone deployment, testing, certification, and operational support. We thrive in fast-paced environments where precision, execution, quality, and safety matter.

WHY AFL DATA CENTER SERVICES

Backed by a financially strong global parent company Rapidly growing Data Center infrastructure services organization Support Big 5 Hyperscalers Deep expertise in large-scale deployment execution Strong safety culture and operational discipline Opportunity to help build the next generation of digital infrastructure

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a new seat in the Governance pillar of a brand new PMO. The Governance and Compliance Manager will own the standards, playbooks, and compliance scaffolding that turn AFL's strong operational instinct into a repeatable, auditable program management discipline. You will join early enough to shape what gets written, what gets adopted, and what gets retired. This role blends process design with change management. The right person is as comfortable walking a playbook through adoption with a seasoned operational team as they are drafting it.

WHY THIS ROLE

Adoption is the actual job. Documentation matters, but the win is process that sticks with operators who have been figuring things out as they went You will define the governance and compliance bar for a service line on a multi hundred-million-dollar trajectory

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Develop and maintain the PMO standards library, including playbooks, templates, process maps, and compliance documentation Drive adoption of PMO standards and playbooks across multiple geographies and project teams, with hands on field engagement rather than top-down rollout Develop and maintain the PMO standards library, including playbooks, templates, process maps, and compliance documentation Partner with operations and delivery leads to translate field practice into documented, repeatable processes. Establish and run the compliance and audit cadence for project management discipline across the portfolio Build the change management approach for new and revised processes, using ADKAR, Prosci, or equivalent frameworks Identify gaps surfaced during rollout and close them with documentation, training, or escalation as needed Coordinate with the Delivery and Analytics and Enablement pillars to ensure standards align with reporting and dashboard needs Support the PMO Vice President and PMO Director on charter execution and operating model evolution

WHAT YOU BRING

PMP or PgMP required ADKAR/ Prosci, or equivalent change management certification strongly preferred Eight plus years of progressive experience in PMO, program management, or process excellence roles, with proven methodology and adoption track record Demonstrated experience building or scaling PMO process libraries from scratch or near scratch Comfort working with experienced operational teams who have figured things out as they went, and the credibility to introduce structure without disrupting flow Excellent technical writing and documentation skills, with the ability to translate practitioner knowledge into clean, usable artifacts Strong facilitation and influence skills, comfortable leading process adoption with experienced technical and operational teams Hyperscale, data center, EPC, telecom infrastructure, or large industrial experience is a plus, not a requirement. Project management discipline is the priority

TRAVEL AND AUTHORIZATION

Travel is up to 40 percent, heavier in the early months as the team builds connection with operations and customer sites Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a long-term basis. This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

COMPENSATION

Compensation philosophy, base plus consideration for project performance bonus tied to initiatives success measures, quality, safety, schedule, and customer satisfaction. Specific ranges discussed during candidate conversations. AFL Data Center Services is committed to building a team that reflects the customers and communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.