Hybrid Network Planning Manager

at NoaNet

• Job title: Network Planning Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Spokane Valley, United States

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