Project Manager - Active Network Infrastructure (Ting Internet) - remote
Tucows
Posted 2 years ago
Ting Internet is a leading fiber Internet provider in the United States, delivering future-proof internet in over a dozen Ting Towns across the country.
We are rapidly growing our footprint, and with a national focus on better infrastructure, we don’t expect to slow down anytime soon!
As part of Tucows (NASDAQ:TCX, TSX:TC), Ting is backed by outstanding resources and talent. We embrace a people-first philosophy that is rooted in respect, trust, and flexibility. We believe that whatever works for our employees is what works best for us. It’s also why the majority of our roles are remote-first, meaning you can work from anywhere you can connect to the internet!
The work we do genuinely changes lives. If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you!
As the Project Manager, Active Network Infrastructure, you will:
- Lead end-to-end projects deploying ISP fiber network infrastructure in Active Cabinets, Central Offices, and Data Centers
- Work closely with multi-functional stakeholders to scale up inside plant network deployment velocity and consistency
- Support process enablement quick wins as required
Reporting to:
- Sr. Manager, SFU Build Program
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing network equipment construction projects in multiple cities: You’ll be in charge of ensuring those projects are on time and on budget. This will involve working closely with other members from a cross section of internal teams: network architecture, design, implementation and operations. You will interface with local contractors, utility companies and state/county/municipal permitting authorities
- Making sure everything is moving according to plan and helping us solve issues when it isn’t. You will be in the eye of the storm
- Comfort working in a “mature start-up” environment - you will be jumping into a fast growing upstart business. If you’re used to and only thrive in a structured, rigorous environment, this gig isn’t for you
- Develop and implement project risk management strategies, especially when new markets launches are dependent on the projects you are leading
- Encourage operational systems thinking between local project team and vendors
- Champion clear division of responsibilities with all internal and external stakeholders
- Support process and systems enablement workshops as required
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of project management experience building telecom core and edge networks and/or data centers
- Familiarity with aggregation(XGS PON) and core network technology (MPLS)
- Strong versatile communication skills, be it with senior leadership or local operations team member
- Ability to use standards, guidelines and norms to converse at both a technical and business level
- Demonstrated knowledge of Internet Service Provider (FTTH ideally) Inside and Outside Plant construction best practices
- Proven ability to build documentation and processes, and critical metrics
- Experience managing HVAC and commercial power vendors is a nice to have
- One or more PMI certification is a plus
Other:
- Be a positive change agent for the operation
- US travel up to 20%
Want to know more about what we stand for? At Ting and Tucows we care about protecting the open Internet, narrowing digital divide, and supporting fairness and equality.
We also know that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to inclusion across race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We celebrate multiple approaches and diverse points of view.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.