Brightspeed has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager, Engineering and Construction to join our growing team. As Senior Program Manager, Engineering and Construction, you will report into our Senior Manager, Engineering and Construction and will be responsible for various project management aspects associated with our fiber deployment, including project scheduling, all aspects of OSP Fiber Engineering & Construction, vendor coordination, development of engineering and construction guidelines for new fiber architecture, project issue management and resolution, vendor management and performance. The position will be a key part of the OH Engineering and Construction team that will collaboratively manage the Brightspeed facilities. You will find this a tremendous opportunity to join a company at the infancy of a fiber deployment plan and contribute to building a superior fiber data and communication network.
As Senior Program Manager Engineering and Construction, you will have the following responsibilities:
Leading program management of development and monitoring of an engineering and construction build plan covering Northern Cincinnati and Southern IN
Directing local vendors in the review of mechanized engineering designs for potential redesign opportunities and needs
Project management of engineering design changes
Providing process support to the network team and infrastructure services contractors supporting front line execution of an extensive fiber deployment
Project management of cross functional process changes to optimize fiber build efficiency
Driving the company culture and strategies
Creating strategies to achieve business goals such as increasing revenues, optimizing expenses, and developing a skilled, motivated, satisfied, and diverse workforce
Leading by example in creating an environment that encourages open communication, sharing ideas and best practices, and building strong cross-functional relationships
Detailed Responsibilities of the position:
Manage project lifecycles across all vendors and internal stakeholders
Manage OSP Engineering and Construction
XGSPON Architecture and Technology
Understand market agreement build requirements
Qualifications
WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical work experience in fiber engineering and construction
Prior industry experience in facility engineering and network deployments
Prior industry experience in managing infrastructure service providers
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to successfully interact with cross functional teams
Process improvement and customer-centric mindset
Ability to motivate others and work under pressure
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to articulate via written and through oral communication
Established track record with OSP experience
IQGEO experience
BONUS POINTS FOR:
Telecom/Cable/Internet Service Provider industry experience
Outside Plant Engineering experience
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