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)
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