Distribution Fiber Planning Manager-Denver, CO

About Forged Fiber  

At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions. 

Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence. 

The Role  

This position is responsible for planning and implementation oversight of FF37’s distribution fiber (F2) network.  The Distribution Fiber Planning Manager is a full-time, in-person position at FF37’s Denver office

Work Location This role will report in person to 1200 17th St, Denver, CO 80202  

The Main Responsibilities  

• Manage a team of fiber-to-the-home network planners, ensuring weekly throughput targets are achieved 

• Drive onboarding and capability development of new planners by ensuring structured training and ongoing support to enable effective F2 network planning execution 

• Establish and sustain strategic cross-functional partnerships with Network Implementation, Operations, Product, Architecture & Engineering, Finance, and Regulatory teams to ensure alignment and effective execution  

• Collaborate with peer planning organizations to define, standardize, and operationalize planning frameworks, guidelines, and performance expectations  

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance productivity, efficiency, and scalability at both the individual and system levels RSRFF37

This person must be a strong leader who is able to work cross functionally with executive leaders. Their success in planning and execution will allow FF37’s network to grow.  Planning’s mission is to design optimal network paths that will allow FF37 to meet enabled unit targets while maintaining healthy capital expenditures.   

What We Look For in a Candidate 

Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results. 

Main Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 7+ years related experience or 5+ years related e