Operations Manager

Arium Networks • Orlando, FL

5d • $94,600 - $130,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Manager plans, coordinates, and executes indoor and outdoor wireless network infrastructure projects, including Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), small cell networks, and Wi-Fi deployments. The role oversees implementation from initial planning, estimating, and permitting through construction, activation, and closeout, ensuring projects meet safety, schedule, budget, customer, venue, and company requirements.

The Operations Manager is a primary interface with venue owners, landlords, carriers, and other stakeholders. Responsibilities include obtaining landlord approvals, managing construction, budgets, schedules, and vendor performance, and coordinating cross-functional teams. The position may supervise one to three employees and requires strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple concurrent projects.

The position follows a hybrid schedule: work from home on Fridays and Mondays and in the office Tuesday through Thursday. It includes field work and regional travel, potentially up to 80% of the time and including overnight trips. Compensation is $94,600–$130,100 annually. Depending on the position offered, compensation may also include a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions and equity incentives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience managing wireless telecommunications infrastructure projects, including DAS, small cell, Wi-Fi, or related network deployments.
• Strong understanding of construction management, permitting processes, vendor management, and project controls.
• Ability to manage relationships with carriers, venue operators, landlords, and executive stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and contractor performance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and execute multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving accountability without direct authority.
• Leadership experience, including management of direct reports and external vendors.
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel as required for project planning, construction, and customer meetings.
• Ability to work in the field with exposure to RF emissions, construction materials, noise, and waste.
• Ability to lift, stoop, stand for extended periods, get in and out of equipment, and climb ladders in adverse weather and heat.
• Ability to travel within the region, potentially up to 80% of the time, including overnight trips.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Strong knowledge of RF engineering principles and wireless network design.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, permitting, construction, and deployment of DAS, small cell, and Wi-Fi wireless infrastructure projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Coordinate and obtain venue, landlord, and stakeholder approvals for construction plans and deployment activities.
• Represent the company with venue and carrier partners, maintaining professional relationships and customer satisfaction.
• Direct contractors, consultants, and service providers to ensure quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
• Collaborate with RF Engineering, Procurement, Permitting, Project Delivery, Construction, and Network Operations teams.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and resolve issues affecting schedule, budget, or quality.
• Report project status, milestones, financials, and key performance indicators to leadership and customers.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, permitting requirements, landlord standards, company standards, and carrier specifications.
• Manage and develop direct reports while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly subsidized company premiums.
• Annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account under the base plan for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company contributions through a 5% match and 5% profit-sharing program, based on employee contributions.
• Up to eight weeks of 100% paid new-child leave upon birth or legal adoption; birth mothers may receive up to eight additional weeks of 100% paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible tuition and fees.
• Paid time off for eligible full-time employees, with a minimum of 18 days per year based on years of service.
• Ten company holidays and two floating holidays.
• Potential discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions and equity incentives, depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager