DescriptionLead Network Transformation Manager, CPE Strategy & Network TransformationThe RoleThe Lead Network Transformation Manager is responsible for leading FF37's Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) strategy and fiber customer migration initiatives. This role provides business and technical leadership across AT&T, FF37, Lumen, and vendor partner organizations, driving critical network transformation programs, product modernization efforts, and customer migration strategies by removing organizational barriers to support FF37's long-term operational and business objectives.
The role influences multimillion-dollar technology and business investment decisions while ensuring cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, IT, and external vendor partner organizations.
The Main ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Planning- Develop and execute FF37's CPE strategy and roadmap, aligning technology investments with business objectives and customer migration goals.
- Lead strategic planning efforts to evaluate technology, operational, and financial tradeoffs to support both short-term and long-term business decisions.
- Influence investment strategies and business cases supporting multimillion-dollar technology initiatives.
Transformation Programs- Drive cross-functional planning and execution required to meet customer migration milestones and regulatory commitments.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies associated with transformation programs.
- Ensure successful execution of initiatives supporting the retirement of legacy network technologies and platforms.
Product & Technology Modernization- Serve as the business and technical lead for customer-facing access technology modernization initiatives.
- Partner with key stakeholders to define migration approaches and provide strategic consultation on technology evolution, service delivery models, and customer technology migrations.
- Influence product and service strategies that improve customer experience while reducing operational complexity and cost.
What We Look for in a CandidateCore Competencies- Extensive experience in telecommunications, network product design, access technologies, and product strategy.
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale customer migration, modernization, or network transformation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of fiber access networks, CPE technologies, service activation delivery platforms, and customer migration strategies.
- Proven ability to work across multiple organizations and influence vendors, strategic partners and executive stakeholders and lead complex cross-functional programs without direct authority.
- Exceptional analytical, business planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Position Success Profile• Success in this role is measured by the ability to drive strategic outcomes, accelerate customer migration and modernization programs, remove organizational barriers and influence key investment decisions to deliver measurable business value across FF37's transformation initiatives.
EducationRequired• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.Preferred• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Engineering, Telecommunications, Technology Management, or a related discipline.• Industry certifications or specialized training in telecommunications, fiber access technologies, network architecture, product management, or program management.Experience8+ years of experience in telecommunications, network engineering, product management, business strategy, or technology marketing and transformation.Compensation and BenefitsThis information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary by location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Base Salary Range: $145,400 - $218,100 USD
This role is also eligible for an annual bonus.
Forged Fiber also offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
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