Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience., 7 years of experience in business development, network operations, network engineering, or network construction., Experience with SFU Greenfield designs and builds with Telecommunications Providers, Power Companies, or Cable Providers., Project management experience with multiple internal stakeholders..

Key responsibilities:

Guide market operations teams on contract uses and liaise with legal teams for drafting agreements.

Create and implement complex project plans for greenfield program elements and provide visibility into program success.

Consult on go-to-market tactics and help formulate long-term build and business plans.

Train and onboard regional program managers on GFiber standards and processes.

Job description

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 June 27, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Role Description

As the Senior Program Manager over the SFU Greenfield (New Build) expansion program, you will execute the strategy and approach for new build expansion opportunities in addition to creating and implementing operating models to support the program. In this role, you will guide the market operations teams on industry best practices, focusing on all aspects of the process from discovery and developer outreach to as-built and hand-off for fiber builds. This role will support broader business planning as it relates to the impact a new construction program can have on the overall operations, including the alignment of practices across all GFiber markets.

In this role, you'll:

Guide the market operations team on appropriate uses of contracts including right of entry agreements, typical developer agreements, private easement agreements, and other miscellaneous contract types required to partner with builders. Additionally, you will liaison with legal teams to draft language suitable for the use case.
Create and implement complex project plans related to greenfield program elements, including legal / new contract coordination, system integrations, and the creation of custom dashboards and reports providing full visibility into the program’s success.
Consult on go to market tactics and a “zoomed out” lens of opportunities to help the business formulate long-term build and business plans complemented by greenfield new build efforts under consideration.
Proactively support and develop the company-wide playbook for greenfield opportunities, ensuring considerations exist for all elements of a typical project life cycle including intake and assessment, review and exception processes, and contractor and design processes.
Train and onboard regional program managers supporting greenfield new build efforts, ensuring understanding of GFiber standards and processes.

At a minimum we'd like you to have:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
7 years of experience in business development, network operations, network engineering, or network construction.
Experience working in SFU Greenfield designs and builds with Telecommunications Providers, Power Companies, or Cable Providers.
Experience with project management & coordination, working with multiple internal stakeholders

It's preferred if you have:

10 years of experience in business development, network operations, network engineering, or network construction.
Experience in analytical and solutions-oriented roles with an emphasis on financial and operational performance with regard to construction.
Experience managing projects involving team members from multiple disciplines.
Experience working with managing vendors, specifically design and engineering.
Experience with Sitetracker and/or other project management tools.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $136,000 - $198,000 + 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.

GFiber is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. Disclosure is voluntary, and this information will be kept confidential in compliance with Google's Candidate Privacy Policy. For more information please refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and the EEOC's "Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal" (PDF).

It's important to us to create an accessible, inclusive workplace for everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our accommodations for applicants form. Our candidate accommodations team will then connect with you to confidentially discuss your options.

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