ConnectALL Deployment Manager

Empire State Development, NYS; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The ConnectALL Deployment Manager at DGS Office of External Affairs in Albany coordinates contractor resources to deploy the Excelsior Broadband Network across New York State. This in-office role directs field activity, manages access to regeneration facilities, and ensures security and schedule adherence while travel is required throughout the state.

Reporting to the AVP of Broadband Deployment, the position demands strong organization, clear communication, and hands-on supervision of outside

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of professional experience with outside plant fiber installation, coordinating field operations, logistics or vendor management.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in a relevant field.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout NY state.
• Strong communication, organization and time-management skills.
• Experience with digital project management tools, asset tracking applications or GIS tracking software.
• Familiarity with state agency permitting and NYS Thruway safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractor resources to build and activate fiber deployment.
• Direct contractor activity and manage access to regeneration facilities.
• Maintain in-office presence in Albany and oversee field coordination.
• Travel across New York State, especially along the Thruway corridor.
• Ensure security and timeline compliance and resolve field challenges.
• Provide routine project updates and risk mitigation.

Skills

Fiber installation

Field operations

Logistics

Vendor management

GIS tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Project management tools

Asset tracking

GIS software

Job description

The ConnectALL Deployment Manager

coordinates and manages contractor resources to build and activate the Excelsior Broadband Network, a state-of-the-art fiber network connecting public broadband assets across New York State. Reporting to the AVP of Broadband Deployment at Empire State Development, this role serves as the primary logistical coordinator for fiber deployment, directing contractor activity and managing access to regeneration facilities. The position requires in-office presence in Albany and involves extensive travel throughout the state, particularly along the NYS Thruway corridor, to oversee fiber installation, ensure compliance with security and timeline requirements, and resolve field challenges.

• Minimum 4-5 years professional experience with outside plant fiber installation, coordinating field operations, logistics, or vendor management within utility rights-of-way and collocation infrastruct
• Bachelor's degree preferred; strong knowledge of broadband infrastructure deployment, including middle-mile fiber networks, conduit systems, and collocation facilities
• Valid driver's license with ability and willingness to travel throughout NY State, especially along the NYS Thruway corridor for field coordination and facility escort responsibilities
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills with ability to handle shifting field schedules and provide routine project updates
• Experience with digital project management tools, asset tracking applications, and/or GIS tracking software
• Familiarity with State agency permitting, county/local municipality coordination, and NYS Thruway Authority safety and access rules