Project Manager (Full-time)

Position Overview

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a growth mindset who is excited by tackling big, global challenges. In this role, you will play a key role in orchestrating the execution of Vernonburg Group’s work to close the global digital divide, aligning and guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality consulting services to clients around the world. This will entail translating ambitious scopes of work into actionable work plans, maintaining effective communication and coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders, and proactively navigating risks and changes in a dynamic market. You are the glue keeps it all together, the essential gear that keeps everything on track.

Job Responsibilities and Expectations

  • Work with project leads/subject matter experts to understand a scope of work and translate that into an actionable work plan.

  • Lead workstreams and track timelines, risks, and deliverables to ensure complex projects with multiple workstreams and distributed teams remain on track.

  • Manage daily client interactions with clear and confident communication. Support project leadership in ensuring responsiveness to clients and overall client satisfaction.

  • Contribute to business development and proposal generation efforts.

  • Collaboratively develop project management tools, templates, and best practices for the organization.

  • Translate ambiguity into actionable plans for yourself and your team.

  • Escalate risks early to project leadership.

  • Collaborate to provide high-quality contributions to the preparation of publication-quality reports covering broadband data, technology, economics, and policy; project planning documents; and data visualizations and analysis of broadband availability and adoption.

  • Ad hoc work as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary Range: $80,000–$120,000 (commensurate with experience)

  • Vacation: 15 days paid time off

  • Bonus: Up to 15% of annual salary based on performance

  • Location: Remote-friendly with flexibility (see Note on Location below)

Required Qualifications

Background

  • You hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in business, international development, economics, telecommunications, project management, or a related field.

  • You have 3-6 years of relevant professional work experience, particularly managing projects of varying complexity. Experience in broadband deployment, digital opportunity, global digital development is preferred.

  • You are a US citizen, or a non-US citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the US.

Intentions

  • You want to work for a mission-oriented company and are interested in advancing digital opportunity for all.

  • You are developing subject-matter expertise and want to deepen your skills in broadband policy, program design, or related areas.

Skills and Qualities

  • You are proactive and take initiative.

  • You are an active listener and are quick to build trust and authentic relationships.

  • You are a motivated team player and a creative problem solver.

  • You are detail-oriented and highly organized.

  • You take pride in your work and responsibility seriously.

  • You are self-driven and receptive to feedback.

  • You are a quick learner who is generally eager to learn new skills and knowledge.

  • You translate ambiguity into actionable plans.

  • You communicate confidently with clients and colleagues.

  • You are comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders, ranging from senior executives, entry level colleagues, and community members.

  • You are culturally competent and respectful.

  • You are comfortable with dynamic operating environments and adaptable to change.

  • ·You are skilled in Microsoft Suite.

About Vernonburg Group

Vernonburg Group provides end-to-end consulting services to accelerate broadband access. Our work spans policy advisory, engineering, geospatial mapping, feasibility studies, program design, and resource mobilization.

Vernonburg Group’s portfolio reflects extensive experience managing complex broadband, digital access, and regulatory initiatives for both U.S. and international clients. The firm has successfully supported state broadband offices, national and regional internet service providers (ISPs), and multilateral development partners in designing, implementing, and evaluating broadband infrastructure and digital adoption programs.

Note on Location

We are a distributed, global team working primarily on the US East Coast (EST) time zone in order to collaborate seamlessly with US and international clients and partners.

We provide our team with the flexibility to work remotely from other locations in the US, with limited stipulations:

  • Have a strong broadband connection.

  • Willingness to work primarily during US EST hours.

  • Domestic and international travel is a possibility (up to 10% of your time).