Program Manager, FDC - Build Execution

Ziply Fiber

7d•$105,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Program Manager, Fiber Design & Construction (FDC) – Build Execution is a hands-on program leader responsible for driving the operational planning, sequencing, milestone tracking and cross-functional coordination needed to support Ziply’s fiber build strategy. This role serves as a central execution partner to engineering, design, permitting, construction, operations, and vendor teams to ensure fiber deployment programs move efficiently through each phase of the build lifecycle. This Program Manager must bring structure, clarity and accountability to a large, distributed organization that needs consistent program discipline. The ideal candidate can dive deeply into thousands of in-flight projects, translate complexity into clear plans and actions and reinforce a weekly operating rhythm that keeps teams aligned and progressing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of telecom experience, including fiber planning, engineering, permitting or construction.
Strong end-to-end understanding of the fiber build lifecycle and network readiness.
Knowledge of permitting processes and third-party utility coordination.
Experience managing operational backlogs and turning high-volume work queues into structured execution paths.
Proven success driving accountability in cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect detailed operational data to broader program outcomes.
Effective communicator able to simplify complex concepts and influence technical and operational teams.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and proven ability to manage competing priorities.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet and program tracking tools.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience with SiteTracker, IQGeo, GIS tools or address management systems.

Responsibilities

Translate build strategy into weekly work plans, prioritized actions, and measurable deliverables.
Reinforce disciplined reporting by driving structured updates on work completed upcoming tasks & support needed.
Communicate program insights clearly to leadership & execution teams based on detailed funnel and milestone data.
Maintain cross-functional alignment across engineering, permitting & construction through recurring touchpoints.
Support sequencing & prioritization to maximize throughput given resource, vendor and permitting constraints.
Validate planning inputs including force-to-load assumptions, design readiness and CPP indicators.
Build readiness checklists that ensure smooth transitions between design, permitting and construction.
Analyze forecast output against the yearly ready for sale objectives and identify levers required to close the gap.
Surface high-cost or high-risk build segments early and collaborate with engineering & design on alternatives.
Track milestones across thousands of projects, surface risks tied to delays in engineering WIP, permitting backlog or construction readiness.
Maintain visibility into the build funnel including bottlenecks, aging tasks, and cross-functional dependencies.
Coordinate removal of blockers by partnering with engineering, permitting and construction leaders.
Support the MDU program development & structure including intake, workflows & turnup.
Identify MDU opportunities that provide fast incremental volume to support 2026 & beyond targets.
Standardize GF/BF build approaches to create consistency across markets & improve repeatability.
Maintain accurate program documentation & workflows within SiteTracker and supporting systems.
Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.