Technical Operations, OSP Engineering Vendor Manager
At GFiber, we believe in the power of great internet that lets people do more, helps communities get stronger and makes amazing things possible. We’re not just growing to build better internet experiences, we’re also building a welcoming place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers.
GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our growing, inclusive team is expanding as we connect more cities and people.
_The application window will be open until at least_ **_January 3, 2025_** _. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date._
At GFiber, we believe in the power of great internet that lets people do more, helps communities get stronger and makes amazing things possible. We’re not just growing to build better internet experiences, we’re also building a welcoming place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers. GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our growing, inclusive team is expanding as we connect more cities and people.
**Role Description**
As the Technical Operations, OSP Engineering Vendor Manager, you will ensure the network designs are constructionable and delivered on time by monitoring vendor performance, performing Quality checks, to proactively identifying areas of improvement. In this role you will keep the build pipeline full and ensure that the construction team has work in queue to construct. Additionally, you will provide schedule and financial oversight to ensure on time delivery for designs within the approved budget.
**In this role, you'll:**
+ Manage the planning and performance of assigned design work to our design vendors, while providing ongoing support . Support and lead implementation of the growing fiber to the home network infrastructure for new build and customer installation efforts. Perform new plant testing and acceptance.
+ Monitor network performance and investigate anomalies in the system and resolve issues. Maximize network uptime and promptly repair network failures including those due to outside plant incidents.
+ Manage local technical operations staff inside and outside the plant, maintain, revise and track process/operations documentation, and track contractor performance including billing against budget and contract. Supervise field work of internal GFiber teams and external vendors and contribute to field work standards/best practices.
+ Coordinate outside plant moves/changes due to civil works projects. Write training design documents that specify the operation and interoperability of core fiber to the home network architecture components, and collaborate with other team members and groups to identify and develop scalable network designs, solutions and policy recommendations relevant to a large fiber to the home access network.
**At a minimum we'd like you to have:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Telecommunications or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
+ 4 years experience in network operations, engineering, construction and/or maintenance roles.
+ Experience in managing operational efficiency and process improvements for an organization.
+ Experience managing telecommunication infrastructure, Fiber to the Home/Plant (FFTx) engineering and/or outside plant (OSP) construction projects.
**It's preferred if you have:**
+ Experience managing vendor teams
+ Demonstrated experience in project management and conflict resolution in the communication construction industry.
+ Working knowledge of OSP fiber engineering and construction.
+ Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
+ Experience working with municipalities and state agencies for permitting.
+ Experience in FTTx MDU construction and/or engineering.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $114,000 - $143,000 + bonus + cash award + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.
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