Senior Director – Network Infrastructure and Planning

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee and lead teams and initiatives focused on network infrastructure planning, engineering, design, record accuracy, and lifecycle management.

• Take ownership of the comprehensive Layer 1 network infrastructure planning and design, which encompasses outside plant facilities, inside plant infrastructure, fiber routes, ducts, conduits, structures, DC power, racks, capacity, records, and construction engineering.

• Align infrastructure plans across Layer 2 and Layer 3 in collaboration with IP Engineering leadership and network architects.

• Convert business demands, networking strategies, service delivery needs, reliability goals, and project commitments into actionable infrastructure plans, budget proposals, engineering priorities, and readiness for implementation.

• Ensure that Layer 1 plans promote reliability, route diversity, resilience, serviceability, maintainability, constructability, permitting readiness, and efficient economic utilization of facilities.

• Evaluate facilities, route limitations, capacity shortages, customer demand, traffic growth, and funded projects to identify needs for construction, rearrangement, removal, or enhancement.

• Create and enhance processes for managing facilities records to ensure that network records are complete, accurate, timely, and easily accessible electronically.

• Collaborate with IP Engineering leadership and architects on site readiness, fiber availability, route diversity, physical constraints, equipment placements, and capital planning.

• Guide decision-making and escalations in instances where Layer 1 constraints impact Layer 2/3 designs, schedules, budgets, resilience, or service delivery.

• Generate budget inputs, capital forecasts, and business case justifications for network infrastructure projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business, or Construction; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education on a year-for-year basis.

• A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in telecommunications engineering or construction; equivalent education may replace years of experience.

• Proven expertise in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.

• Demonstrated skill in using OSP Insight and AutoCAD.

• Capability to lead, influence, make decisions, plan, organize, measure, and coordinate multiple tasks effectively.

• Technical aptitude in handling complex technical subjects and specialized information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Retirement savings plans with company matching contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.