OSP Program Manager

Position Overview:
Responsible for the management of project teams and Project Mangers across multiple jobs providing contracted services to customers (e.g., OSP Design FTTx, site acquisition, A&E services, land use planning, zoning and permitting, tower modifications, small cells, collocations and cell site construction). Ensure project is completed according to mutually agreed upon timeline of customer and company policies and procedures. Responsible for the management and coordination of team members in obtaining and maintaining all documents related to modification, collocation, construction of towers, and FTTx programs.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage assigned projects to completion, ensuring that all activities, including site acquisition,
regulatory requirements, construction, and permitting are coordinated and completed on time and
within budget.
• Manage external vendors for site acquisition, permitting and construction
• Develop accurate project plan and budget for all assigned projects, modify as needed and direct close-
out of completed jobs including the receipt of all required documentation.
• Lead internal deployment meetings with other managers and team members to review the status of
each job and implement changes as necessary to ensure timely project completion.
• Attend customer deployment meetings to provide customer with comprehensive job status reports
and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise.
• Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and appropriate close-out documents
are distributed in a timely manner in accordance with corporate and customer standards.
• Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced knowledge of telecommunications/FTTx project management, asset management, Outside Plant, tower maintenance, and property management
• Advanced knowledge of FTTx builds, including regulatory and permitting process
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Ability to direct the diagnosis of work flow problems, critical paths and institute remedies
• Ability to read and understand financial metrics and identify remedies to financial issues
• Customer service orientation with a strong problem solving approach
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and process multiple data streams
• Knowledge of construction services: Telco, power, FTTx , basic construction, vendor equipment
requirements, towers, lines, and antennas
• Ability to communicate across multiple service groups to both internal and external customers

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; with one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates with 5 years of OSP Management experience will also be considered.