Vero Networks Hiring for Vice President of Outside Plant and Program Management at Denver, CO Full Time

This position is responsible for the overall outside plant (OSP) function at Vero Broadband, including program management, budgeting, engineering, permitting, construction, maintenance and materials. The position will manage a team of directors, project managers, construction managers, fiber engineers and project coordinators to ensure on-time and on-budget performance of numerous fiber network construction projects across multiple states. Candidates should have hands-on experience building out dense (250+ node) greenfield metro networks, such as FTTH or small cell networks. Responsibilities include hiring & management of OSP team personnel, as well as selection and management of OSP engineering & construction firms, project reporting (internally and to customers) and rapid identification/resolution of project roadblocks. Reports to CEO of Vero Broadband.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, expand and mentor the OSP and Program Management teams by setting a clear strategy and prioritizing action
• Recruit, train and develop OSP team members (regional directors, project managers, construction managers, fiber engineers and project coordinators) in Colorado and expansion states
• Implementation of scalable project management workflow, design standards and capital budget forecasting/reporting framework
• Selection, contract negotiation and management of OSP engineering/construction firms
• Ownership of project management function (initially very hands-on, gradually transitioning to oversight as team becomes more self-sufficient), including establishing project requirements, team member assignments, schedules and budgets
• Establish and maintain program management reporting framework to executive leadership
• Oversee high-level design function to support evaluation and selection of new markets
• Provide build cost estimates/modeling of new markets and expansion projects
• Provide accurate fiber engineering and network documentation records in Vero’s proprietary geospatial project management platform, including in-flight design changes and final as-built routes
• Ensure maintenance of accurate network maps for state 811 agencies and Vero NOC
• Work with NOC to ensure timely troubleshooting and repair of OSP fiber damage events
• Manage OSP network maintenance and relocation projects (including emergency maintenance)
• Ensure alignment of OSP priorities and results with overall company metrics such as market launch timing, cost per passing and incremental homes passed

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in fiber network implementation and project management
• Proven experience developing and leading OSP project teams to deliver large projects on schedule & budget
• Thorough understanding of utility engineering, permitting and construction process
• Ability to develop and manage detailed project schedules and manage work activities to ensure timely completion
• Strong planning skills, including ability to anticipate and mitigate project risks
• Thorough understanding of fiber network cost structure and ability to identify and achieve costs savings
• Understanding of fiber engineering and documentation standards and principles
• BS degree preferred
• Comfortable in a dynamic technical organization developing solutions tailored to customers’ needs
• Must possess strong presentation skills and be comfortable presenting to all levels within an organization, including C-level leadership. Must be able to communicate effectively in written responses to emails, RFPs, and when submitting reports
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or similar field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Ability to travel

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership skills
• Business/financial acumen, including budget creation/forecasting and contract negotiation
• Ability to communicate/present effectively to key stakeholders, including executive leadership, key customers and government permitting entities
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong communications and vendor management skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to develop detailed project schedules and manage work activities to ensure timely completion
• Strong background in Microsoft Office365 (especially Excel), Google Maps, Google Earth
• GIS Mapping and data manipulation experience preferred (QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.)

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Salary range between $150k – $190k DOE
• Paid life insurance
• Option to join medical/dental/vision plans
• PTO

Powered by JazzHR

rVf2iuTfkC