IT Program Manager –SONET to Nokia SAR

Astreya Partners, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Lead a high-priority critical infrastructure modernization program to replace legacy SONET multiplexers with Nokia SAR systems across dozens of utility sites within an accelerated 6-month timeline.
• Oversee program governance, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and daily tracking of migration velocities and critical paths to ensure zero downtime for critical protection/control circuits.
• Manage the multi-phased lifecycle of decommissioning legacy SONET rings while maintaining active grid teleprotection circuits and validating Nokia SAR configurations for strict timing/synchronization requirements.
• Ensure compliance with NERC CIP standards and utility regulations, partner with engineering teams, and uphold public utility safety and grid reliability standards throughout deployment.
• Collaborate with internal technicians, network engineers, and project managers to execute utility-grade telecom migrations under tight maintenance windows and supply chain constraints.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of IT/Telecom Program Management experience with explicit experience managing projects within a Regulated Public Utility environment.
• Proven track record of leading fast-paced legacy-to-next-gen migrations, specifically SONET to IP/MPLS or Carrier Ethernet.
• Solid understanding of utility-specific applications including SCADA protocols, teleprotection, and substation communications.
• Strong conceptual understanding of Nokia SAR hardware portfolios and Nokia NSP (Network Services Platform).
• PMP or PgMP certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical coverage through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) or Kaiser (HMO option for California employees only).
• Dental and nationwide vision plans provided by UHC.
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care, Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific).
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via Udemy and Coursera.
• Corporate Wellness Program by Goomi Group, Employee Assistance Program, and Wellness Days.
• 401k Plan, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability.
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped).
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually) and Paid Holidays.
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or ancillary benefits required under state and federal law.

Skills & Technologies

Remote

Degree Required

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About Astreya Partners, Inc.

IT services company providing global technology workforce solutions, managed services, and digital workplace support. Delivers end-user computing, service desk, logistics, and enterprise technology deployment for Fortune 500 clients, operating across North America, EMEA, and APAC with a distributed talent model and integrated platform for device lifecycle management.

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