Director, FDC - Build Execution

Ziply Fiber•Kirkland, WA

9d•$154,111 - $184,118•Remote

About The Position

The Director, Fiber Design & Construction Program Execution is responsible for translating Ziply’s fiber strategy into actionable, scalable execution across planning, design, construction, and launch readiness. This leader shapes and drives end-to-end fiber programs—including vendor performance, build sequencing, milestone management, and Go-To-Market readiness—while ensuring Ziply delivers high-quality builds and exceptional customer experiences. Success in this role requires a working-executive mindset: someone who can set strategic direction, dive into operational details when needed, and build a high-performing, process-driven organization that accelerates execution and elevates Ziply’s reputation for quality and reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of seven (7) years of telecom experience, including fiber planning, engineering, permitting, or construction.
Minimum five (5) years of people leadership experience, including managing teams and driving cross-functional initiatives.
Strong end-to-end understanding of the fiber build lifecycle and network readiness.
Knowledge of permitting processes and third-party utility coordination.
Familiarity with network architecture from core transport to access networks.
Proven experience leading teams or programs delivering fiber builds.
Hands-on leader able to balance strategy with day-to-day execution.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Align program execution with Ziply’s fiber strategy, long-range forecasts, and overall business objectives.
Translate enterprise-level strategy into clear deliverables, measurable outcomes, and accountable execution plans.
Provide succinct, data-driven executive communication and program readouts that support rapid decision-making.
Lead with a hands-on approach—pairing strategic direction with active engagement in operational challenges to accelerate execution.
Develop & manage build sequencing, prioritization frameworks & deployment readiness models across the footprint.
Own holistic force-to-load modeling ensuring internal/external teams are aligned to target volumes & timelines.
Enhance & operationalize CPP modeling tools, improving efficiency, capital allocation & build predictability.
Mitigate high-cost build scenarios through proactive design alternatives, data insights & cross-functional alignment.
Provide early build readiness assessments supporting 1,500 plus annual Enterprise, Wholesale, and Commercial orders, targeting a 95% plus on-time delivery objective.
Track & report major milestones across design, permitting, construction & activation stages of the fiber build lifecycle.
Own the Go-To-Market (GTM) checklist and readiness process, ensuring every build is fully vetted and prepared for launch—including engineering sign-off, construction validation, address and system readiness, activation prep, and cross-functional alignment with sales and marketing.
Manage & optimize build funnel, ensuring throughput scales with program objectives & revenue-generating demand.
Identify and accelerate gap-fill work to unlock additional serviceability and market expansion opportunities.
Coordinate cross-functional dependencies, ensuring engineering & construction can execute efficiently.
Establish E2E MDU program that standardizes intake, design, permitting, construction & activation processes.
Standardize Greenfield/Brownfield deployment approaches to improve quality, repeatability & operational efficiency.
Integrate, streamline & evolve vendor engagement models—shifting to turnkey delivery.
Serve as the enterprise-level performance barometer across ~40 plus vendors and significant annual construction spend, identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities for corrective action.
Provide E2E program direction across engineering, construction, operations, sales support, and field teams to ensure cohesive, efficient execution.
Manage build performance across the multi-state turf footprint, applying consistent operating standards while adapting to regional conditions.
Lead a high-performing, data-driven team that provides operational & process support across FDC.
Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement—encouraging open communication and sharing of best practices.
Act as a “working leader,” engaging directly with teams and issues rather than operating through excessive hierarchy.
Prepare and present program performance summaries to internal and external executives, providing clarity, insight, and recommended actions.
Build strong relationships across operational teams, enabling alignment & rapid resolution of obstacles.
Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.