Director-Strategy & Corporate Development

About Forged Fiber   

At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.  

Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.  

The Role   

The Director of Strategy & Corporate Development sits at the center of FF37’s growth and value creation agenda. This role combines enterprise strategy, strategic execution, and corporate development—including evaluation and execution of strategic initiatives and investments, capital structure decisions, and inorganic activity.  

This is a hands-on leadership role—not just defining strategy, but driving outcomes across the business. 

FF37 is scaling rapidly while building a durable, capital-efficient platform. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, growth, and capital allocation, making it one of the highest-leverage positions in shaping the company’s trajectory. 

Work Location- Hybrid, Dallas, TX   

Key Responsibilities: 

Enterprise Strategy & Execution 

• Lead development and refinement of FF37’s strategic roadmap 

• Translate priorities into executable initiatives across operations, IT, and the build engine 

• Drive cross-functional alignment and accountability on critical initiatives 

Corporate Development  

• Identify, evaluate, and execute inorganic growth opportunities  

• Drive end-to-end deal processes: sourcing, diligence, valuation, structuring, and execution 

• Support integration of acquired assets or partnerships into FF37’s operating model 

Strategic Initiatives & Transformation 

• Lead high-impact initiatives tied to growth, operational efficiency, and scalability 

• Solve complex, ambiguous problems across systems, markets, and delivery models 

• Drive transformation efforts across data, systems, and operating capabilities 

Partner & Ecosystem Management 

• Support leadership in managing key relationships  

• Ensure alignment between commercial agreements and operational execution 

• Drive issue resolution and strategic alignment with external stakeholders 

Capital Strategy & Financial Alignment 

• Partner with Finance on capital planning, investment prioritization, and funding strategy 

• Support decisions across equity, debt, and strategic capital allocation 

• Ensure initiatives and deals meet return and risk thresholds 

Executive & Board Support 

• Develop board-level materials and investment cases 

• Synthesize complex topics into clear, decision-ready insights 

• Support executive decision-making on strategic investments and priorities 

Experience 

• 7–10+ years in corporate strategy, corporate development, investment banking, or top-tier consulting 

• Experience in infrastructure, telecom, or other capital-intensive industries strongly preferred 

• Demonstrated track record of execution (M&A and/or strategic initiatives) 

Skills & Expertise: 

• Strong financial and valuation skills (modeling, deal structuring, investment cases) 

• Ability to move from strategy to execution in a fast-scaling environment 

• Skilled at influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams 

• High ownership mentality—comfortable leading from the front  

• Ownership mindset—drives outcomes, not just analysis 

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and at pace 

• High credibility with senior leaders and external partners 

• Balances strategic thinking with operational pragmatism

Compensation