Special Projects Manager, South Region

GFiber • Nashville, TN

10d • $160,000 - $176,000

About The Position

At GFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong. GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our teams are expanding as we connect more cities and people to exceptional internet. The application window will be open until at least December 26, 2025 . This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. Area Description The Metro Technical Operations team is responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of our fiber optic and wireless networks as well as the installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and small business customers on our network Role Description: The Special Projects Manager, Technical Operations will support deployment, operations, installations and maintenance of a fiber optic network for residential and business customers throughout the South Region. This position will report to the Head of Metro Technical Operations and flex within a market or region to meet the needs of the business, plugging into areas where needs are critical, and then rapidly moving onto new areas of need as the business evolves. As a part of your development, you may rotate to other regions and take on new responsibilities. Your ability to travel and or take on temporary duty assignments is a must. Additionally, new permanent leadership roles may become open in new or existing markets. In order to be considered as a candidate for these roles, they may require relocation. This role requires a passion for being on-the-ground, executing complex projects that improve internet access, speed, and service in your community. It will require substantial knowledge of our industry and willingness to learn much more. A versatile skill set, a flexible approach, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges as the role evolves and changes is critical.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12 years of experience with fiber network deployments, outside and inside plant fiber infrastructure.
• 10 years of experience leading teams and vendor management.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting costs, project reporting, capacity planning, quality assurance, equipment turn-up, testing and acceptance.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Master's degree in Technology.
• 15 years of relevant industry experience, with technical and people management experience.
• Experience developing requests for proposals (RFPs), scheduling projects, cost engineering, budgeting and forecasting costs, reporting project status and costs, procurement and consulting with contractors and vendors.
• Knowledge of inside and outside plant fiber optic network infrastructure, and engineering design and construction.
• Knowledge of network drawings, route maps and scopes of work, interpreting fiber test results and auditing projects for compliance with scopes of work.
• Experience in operational improvement, process/workflow development, and managing complex cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment and operation of GFiber's FTTH build in a metropolitan area.
• Assist the Head of Metro Technical Operations in leading all Deployment and Operational team members within a metropolitan area.
• Ensure alignment between various parts of the customer network deployment from design all the way to service delivery.
• Ensure the best local network is designed, built, and maintained with speed and within business goals.
• Work with city management to ensure business targets are met.
• Coordinate with city officials, jurisdictional authorities and utility representatives.
• Manage proposals, bids, scope definition, engineering design cycles and design review and approvals for a FTTH network, specifically, the selection of vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees