Senior Network Implementation Program Manager

Company Description

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Job Description

Brightspeed is looking for an experienced Senior Network Implementation Program Manager to join our team! As a Senior Network Implementation Program Manager you will plan, schedule, coordinate, and project manage a wide variety of projects involving the construction of ISP and OSP facilities, buildings, road moves, etc. including the oversight of engineers, construction supervisors, contractors, various trade workers, project managers, etc. to effectively monitor and manage quality and completion of work and resolve specific issues, as well as, to accurately report on the progress of a project to include updating databases as applicable (i.e.- Fiber to the x (FTTx), Customer Designed Fiber Services (CDFS), Alternative Form of Regulation (AFOR), and Global Passive Optical Networks (GPON).  This position must ensure projects are completed with quality, on budget and within time constraints. 

As a Senior Network Implementation Program Manager your responsibilities will include: 

• Interfacing between engineering and external contractors in preparation of projects, assisting and resolving issues, reviewing engineering work prints and handbooks; and vendor installation processes in accordance with Brightspeed standards 
• Provides feedback to internal and external construction personnel by communicating feedback regularly; reporting housekeeping issues, and maintaining knowledge of engineering standards, practices, and procedures 
• Reading blueprints and schematics 
• Reviewing building codes and relevant laws to ensure the project follows building standards and regulations 
• Auditing of work performed by vendors 
• Managing workload among business resources and management of markets 
• Interfacing with engineering and construction 
• Working with external vendors: complex network expansion, complex relocations, and complex building adds   
• Supporting EPM I 
• Emergency cable restoration and on-site event coordination 
• On-Call rotation for fiber damages and maintenance activity 
• Responsible for inspecting projects in multiple states
   

Qualifications

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE: 

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4+ years or more of experience in telecommunications industry demonstrating experience and knowledge in the aspects of Engineering, ISP & OSP Construction, and contract policies and procedures or equivalent work experience or equivalent experience 
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction practices and procedures, including underground, buried and aerial construction of copper and fiber facilities, central office configurations and routing 
• Previous experience with supervision of projects, or project management 
• Knowledgeable and able to work in appropriate systems and Microsoft Office 
• Fluent in current approved products and technology 
• A valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record 
• Ability to travel to multiple states to inspect projects 

BONUS POINTS FOR: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field  
• Previous supervision/project management in construction or telecommunications environment 
• Knowledge of SAP, Fireworks, Bid Master, ARMOR, WFMT, NDS

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Additional Information

WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

We are committed to being a leader in defining a new way to work because we recognize the changing mindset of today's workforce. We are opening a new, state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte, NC and our current priority is to make it a truly vibrant destination by hiring talent in the greater Charlotte area. Why? Because our purpose is to reimagine how people work, learn, play and connect!

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting over