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Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.\nThe Program Manager, Long Haul OSP Deployment is responsible for the successful delivery of long haul fiber deployment programs through direct management of turnkey engineering and construction contractors and oversight of multiple concurrent projects. This role combines strategic program leadership with hands-on project execution responsibilities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Zayo quality standards.\nThe Program Manager serves as the primary operational and contractual interface between Zayo, turnkey vendors, and customers. This position is accountable for contract administration, project controls, budget management, regulatory compliance, contractor performance, risk mitigation, and project closeout activities across a portfolio of long haul network expansion projects.\nThe Program Manager reports to the Director, Long Haul OSP Deployment.\nKey Responsibilities\nProgram & Project Leadership\nLead the delivery of multiple long haul OSP deployment projects simultaneously, including greenfield, overpull, and network expansion initiatives.\n\nDevelop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.\n\nDrive project execution from initial planning through engineering, permitting, construction, testing, acceptance, and closeout.\n\nMonitor project performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.\n\nIdentify project risks and implement mitigation and recovery plans to maintain delivery commitments.\n\nContractor & Vendor Management\nServe as the primary 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project files.\n\nProvide regular financial and operational updates to leadership and key stakeholders.\n\nEngineering, Permitting & Regulatory Oversight\nCollaborate with Fiber Engineering to validate route design, constructability, fiber assignments, and project requirements.\n\nOversee engineering package development, permitting strategies, and regulatory compliance activities.\n\nManage complex permitting and environmental requirements, including NEPA, Section 106, Tribal engagement, right-of-way negotiations, state utility commissions, and federal funding requirements.\n\nEnsure compliance with NTIA and other government-funded program requirements, including Davis-Bacon, BABA, and environmental assessment obligations.\n\nConstruction & Material Management\nOversee contractor material forecasting, procurement coordination, receiving, inventory tracking, and field deployment activities.\n\nMonitor field production rates and construction progress against established schedules.\n\nSupport resolution of field issues impacting schedule, cost, quality, or customer commitments.\n\nEnsure adherence to OSP construction standards, fiber specifications, testing requirements, and safety practices.\n\nReporting & Stakeholder Communication\nDeliver project-level, program-level, and executive-level reporting, including progress updates, financial summaries, risk assessments, and recovery plans.\n\nMaintain proactive communication with customers, internal stakeholders, contractors, and leadership teams.\n\nFacilitate issue resolution across cross-functional teams to minimize project impacts.\n\nPresent project status and recommendations to Program leadership and customer stakeholders.\n\nTesting, Acceptance & Closeout\nOversee fiber testing, acceptance, and closeout processes to ensure compliance with Zayo standards.\n\nReview and validate project deliverables, as-built documentation, redlined network diagrams, and inventory updates.\n\nEnsure timely delivery of complete project closeout packages to GIS, Operations, Network Engineering, and Inventory teams.\n\nVerify that all project documentation, testing records, permits, and customer deliverables are complete and accurately archived.\n\nLeadership & Continuous Improvement\nLead, mentor, and develop project managers and deployment personnel as assigned.\n\nFoster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.\n\nDevelop and implement best practices for contractor management, project controls, reporting, and long haul deployment execution.\n\nPartner with regional and functional teams to align deployment strategies with broader network objectives.\n\nQualifications\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Business, or a related field preferred.\n\nEquivalent industry experience may be substituted for formal education.\n\nExperience\nMinimum of eight (8) years of telecommunications, fiber deployment, or OSP project management experience.\n\nMinimum of eight (8) years managing complex outside plant construction projects and contractor relationships.\n\nDemonstrated experience delivering multimillion-dollar fiber deployment projects on schedule and within budget.\n\nExperience administering engineering, construction, and turnkey (EPC) contracts.\n\nExperience managing federal and state regulatory requirements, permitting, and environmental compliance.\n\nPrior leadership experience managing project teams or cross-functional deployment organizations preferred.\n\nTechnical Knowledge\nStrong knowledge of OSP construction methods, fiber optic infrastructure, and long haul network architecture.\n\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, budget forecasting, data analysis, reporting, pivot tables, lookups, and project performance tracking.\n\nUnderstanding of fiber testing standards, acceptance requirements, and closeout procedures.\n\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, route maps, construction packages, and testing documentation.\n\nFamiliarity with GIS platforms, Google Earth, and network inventory systems.\n\nWorking knowledge of Salesforce, Sitetracker, and project management systems preferred.\n\nSkills & Competencies\nStrong contract negotiation and administration skills.\n\nExcellent financial management, forecasting, and budgeting capabilities.\n\nExceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.\n\nAdvanced problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities.\n\nAbility to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.\n\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail.\n\nAbility to travel as required to support project execution, contractor oversight, and customer engagements.\n\nEstimated base salary range: $77,100 - $118,600 USD/annually\nThe base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.\nAdditionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.\nThe posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.\nBenefits, Rewards & Wellness\nExcellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance\nRetirement 401(k) Savings Plan\nGenerous paid time off policy including paid parental leave\nZayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.\nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.\nAs part of the application, hiring, onboarding, and/or employment process, Zayo or its affiliates, partners, and vendors may collect, store, and use biometric identifiers and biometric information (collectively, “Biometric Data”), such as fingerprints, facial geometry scans or other unique biological characteristics. Zayo uses CLEAR1, a third-party identity verification service, to verify applicant identity during the hiring process. CLEAR1 may collect Biometric Data, including facial geometry scans and/or other biometric identifiers, to authenticate your identity. 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