Director, Long Haul Osp Deployment (east)

Zayo

United States
Base: $117,000 - $180,000 usd/annually; bonus/equi...
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End-to-end delivery of long haul osp deployment programs
Manage 1-2 turnkey engineering and construction contractors
Oversee route feasibility and risk analysis
** Zayo is seeking a Director of Long Haul OSP Deployment for the eastern United States, responsible for overseeing the delivery of multiple long haul projects by managing contractors and ensuring compliance with project specifications. The role emphasizes strong project management, communication with stakeholders, and leadership in a fast-paced environment. **

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of long haul OSP deployment programs, primarily greenfield builds, with a focus on managing contractors across multiple simultaneous projects.
  • Key responsibilities include program and contractor management, project planning and execution, contract governance, material and construction oversight, reporting, and leadership.
  • The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, a minimum of ten years of people leadership experience, and a minimum of ten years managing complex telecommunications projects involving OSP and long-haul fiber.

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** Zayo is seeking a Director of Long Haul OSP Deployment for the eastern United States, responsible for overseeing the delivery of multiple long haul projects by managing contractors and ensuring compliance with project specifications. The role emphasizes strong project management, communication with stakeholders, and leadership in a fast-paced environment. **

Salary

Base: $117,000 - $180,000 USD/annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End-to-end delivery of long haul OSP deployment programs
  • Manage 1-2 turnkey engineering and construction contractors
  • Oversee route feasibility and risk analysis
  • Ensure timely submittal and approval of engineering packages
  • Monitor contractor compliance with unit pricing and SLAs
  • Deliver accurate project reporting at executive levels
  • Lead and mentor a team of project managers

Nice-to-have

  • Promote continuous improvement in vendor management
  • Support cross-functional collaboration with regional teams
  • Strong financial acumen and cost control
  • Exceptional problem-solving capabilities
  • High level of organization and attention to detail

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of people leadership experience
  • Minimum 10 years managing complex telecommunications projects
  • Minimum 10 years OSP construction management experience
  • Extensive experience managing turnkey (EPC) contractors
  • Proven history of delivering large fiber deployment programs
  • Experience administering NTIA or similar federal program requirements
  • Specific experience navigating complex permitting and regulatory processes
  • Strong understanding of OSP construction standards
  • Working knowledge of optical network concepts
  • Familiarity with GIS based tools
  • Knowledge of the U.S. carrier, long haul, and dark fiber market landscape
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
  • Strong financial acumen
  • Experience developing, negotiating, and administering large scale construction and engineering contracts
  • Skilled in risk identification and mitigation planning
  • Proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace tools
  • Experience with project management platforms such as Sitetracker strongly preferred
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

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Must be authorized to work in the United States

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