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In this role, you will coordinate and manage office and field crews, ensure safety compliance, and maintain high quality standards for fiber infrastructure. Your expertise will drive successful project execution and reliable connectivity for our customers. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge telecommunication projects, contribute to infrastructure development, and lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nBuild strong client relationships, understand their pain points and business development opportunities, and work with the larger Cognizant team to develop solution proposals.\nCoordinate with vendor managers, clients, and team members to ensure project timelines, safety protocols, and quality standards are met.\nApply a working understanding of fiber installation field operations, including photo codes and identifying flags, and report findings to the acceptance team.\nEnsure thorough documentation of work progress, including detailed reports on installation procedures, test results, and incident reports.\nMaintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols, conducting site inspections, and addressing hazards promptly.\nSupport team training on equipment operation, schematics reading, safety procedures, and technical best practices.\nEvaluate the quality of fiber connections, including splicing, termination, and enclosure practices, to ensure low-loss, high-reliability performance.\nCommunicate audit findings to required POCs, GVMs, and project managers, offering guidance and training to address deficiencies and improve future performance.\nAssist in developing and revising quality assurance checklists, installation guidelines, and training materials.\nStay current with industry best practices, technologies, and regulatory changes affecting fiber optic deployment.\nTrack and report on recurring issues, and contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.\nAlign on sample sites to be visited and the route plan and sequence, per agreed criteria.\nQualifications\nRequired\nUnderstanding of the telecom and fiber domain, with excellent project, team, and client management skills.\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nStrong working knowledge of fiber optic cables, splicing, connectors, OTDR operation, and related test equipment.\nFamiliarity with construction practices for aerial, buried, and underground installations, including National Electrical Code (NEC) and OSHA safety standards.\nExcellent attention to detail and the ability to recognize non-conformities and propose practical solutions.\nCompetence in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and work orders.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills, including preparing clear reports and interacting with diverse field teams and customers.\nComfort working outdoors in various weather conditions and traveling frequently to job sites.\nProficiency with computers and mobile devices, including basic use of surveying, mapping, and reporting software.\nPreferred\nAssociate or bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, electronics, or a related field.\n5+ years of experience in fiber optic installation/auditing and telecommunications quality assurance.\nIndustry certifications such as FOA CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician), ETA Fiber Optics Installer, or equivalent.\nCore Competencies\nClient & Stakeholder Management: Experience managing complex clients and developing business opportunities.\nAnalytical Skills: Ability to critically evaluate complex installations and diagnose issues efficiently.\nTechnical Expertise: Solid understanding of fiber optic technology, installation methods, and testing procedures.\n Communication: Clear, respectful communication with project managers, installation teams, management, and customers (as needed).\nProblem-Solving: Resourcefulness in identifying solutions and supporting continuous improvement in installation quality.\n Adaptability: Comfort navigating changing priorities and field conditions.\nCompensation and Benefits\nThe annual salary for this position is $114,500 - $123,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of applicable plans.\nCognizant offers the following benefits, subject to eligibility requirements:\nMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance\nPaid holidays plus paid time off\n401(k) plan and contributions\nLong-term and short-term disability\nPaid parental leave\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\nCompensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.\nThe Cognizant Community\nWe are a high-caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.\nCognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.\nWe don’t just dream of a better way. We make it happen.\nWe take care of our people, clients, company, communities, and climate by doing what’s right.\nWe foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.\nAbout Cognizant\nCognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. 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