Hybrid Network Planning Manager

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

  • Manager of Network Planning overseeing fiber network expansion for NoaNet in Washington State. Driving strategic leadership and operational oversight in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in driving proactive network planning that supports long-term infrastructure strategies, community development, and broadband expansion goals.
  • Develop planning models and frameworks that align with organizational priorities, grant program requirements, and regional connectivity initiatives.
  • Evaluate future growth demands and ensure the network architecture supports flexibility and scalability.
  • Drive optimal network architecture solutions that balance customer experience, cost efficiency, scalability, reliability, and operational sustainability.
  • Lead the identification, review, and design of fiber routes for backbone, middle-mile, last-mile, and service drop networks.
  • Manage teams responsible for field verification of routes and development of high-level and detailed designs.
  • Provide technical direction on fiber distribution methods, PON(Distributed Split) P2P splicing layouts, and documentation standards.
  • Oversee the development and review of all splicing and testing documentation, including OTDR traces, power readings, and certification reports.
  • Support project costing and assist in creating business cases, cost models, and budget proposals for new network builds and upgrades.
  • Ensure alignment of project budgets, deliverables, and financial controls throughout all project phases.
  • Track and report project progress to leadership, identifying risks, schedule impacts, and performance trends.
  • Oversee and manage all contractor and vendor activities including design validation, installation quality, scheduling, invoicing, and project deliverables.
  • Establish vendor performance expectations and ensure accountability for quality, timeline, and cost adherence.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners, local governments, and customers to support project coordination and development opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Communications, Telecommunications, GIS, or Computer Science desirable
  • 5+ years of Telecommunication network experience required
  • 2+ years of Managerial experience required
  • The qualified candidate will need to have a broad network understanding Access networks FTTP/FTTN PON and P2P Ethernet Ethernet Services Long Haul, Mid Mile, and Feeder/Distribution facilities Customer Premise solutions Outside Plant (OSP) architectures consisting of underground, direct buried, aerial, and building applications.
  • Joint-Use and Aerial Make Ready Experience.
  • Permitting Experience, State, Local, Railroad etc.
  • In-depth understanding of PON architectures to include centralized and distributed splits greenfield MDU/SFU, and inside wiring solutions
  • GIS experience desirable with platforms such as ARC GIS and QGIS
  • AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Visio design programs
  • Understanding of construction-based drawing systems
  • Proficiency in common offices tools such as Excel, Work, Powerpoint
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally to achieve positive outcomes
  • Operate from a customer centered mindset
  • Works well in a team environment driven by partnerships
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction
  • Availability and Travel Requirements Position requires on call and 24-hour availability

Benefits

  • Defined Benefit Retirement Plan through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (PERS)
  • 457b Optional Supplemental Retirement Plan
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Accidental Death and Long Term Disability Plan
  • Combined Paid Leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays

Job title

Network Planning Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$85,000 - $105,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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