Executive Vice President

PBI Fiber; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Vacation & leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Plenary Americas is seeking an Executive Vice President to lead the group's investment in Plenary Broadband Infrastructure (PBI), a joint venture with Tikehau Star Infra. The EVP will serve on PBI’s Executive Committee, representing Plenary Americas and driving strategic, financial, and commercial decisions for middle-mile fiber networks.

The role requires a proven track record in infrastructure investing and complex negotiations with hyperscalers, government agencies, and partners, with a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in infrastructure investing, digital infrastructure operations, and/or large-scale PPPs.
• Track record of leading complex commercial negotiations with hyperscalers, government agencies, and large partners.
• Experience operating in P3 environments and/or before state DOT leadership is highly valued.
• Strong commercial instinct paired with disciplined financial and investment judgment.
• Comfort operating as both investor-sponsor and operating principal.

Responsibilities

• Lead Plenary Americas' investment in PBI and represent on its Executive Committee.
• Drive long-term value growth and risk management for the PBI portfolio.
• Support PBI management in structuring deals, pricing strategy, and government relations.
• Lead M&A activity related to PBI including tuck-in acquisitions and partnerships.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for PBI.

Skills

Infrastructure investing

Negotiations

P3 environments

Financial judgment

Relationship management

Written communication

Independent work

Learning new skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plenary is a leading specialized developer of long-term Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. Since inception in 2005, we have built a portfolio of more than 65 projects and more than CAD $55 billion in North American assets under management. We are determined in our approach to deliver first-class infrastructure, build the right delivery solutions for the projects we work on, and inspire people with our vision for transformational spaces.

Our focus is on empowering our employees, driving results, building strong camaraderie, and celebrating our wins as a team. Our workplace culture is like no other and is our driving force to bring infrastructure to life. Learn more about us by visiting www.plenaryamericas.com

The Role

The EVP will have primary responsibility and accountability for Plenary Americas’ investment in Plenary Broadband Infrastructure ("PBI"), a joint venture between Plenary Americas and Tikehau Star Infra. The EVP will serve as a member of PBI’s Executive Committee, representing Plenary Americas. PBI owns, develops, operates, maintains, and commercializes middle-mile fiber routes for hyperscalers, telecom carriers, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) providers and data center operators, including unique routes along the entire Pennsylvania Turnpike Right-of-Way (ROW) and major roadways on the North Carolina and Georgia DOT interstate highway systems. The EVP will exercise active board-level oversight while also engaging hands-on in PBI\'s most consequential commercial, financial, and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Plenary Americas' representative on the PBI’s Executive Committee and lead active sponsor oversight on behalf of Plenary Americas;
• Strategic and proactive leadership of Plenary America’s long-term equity interest in PBI, resulting in successfully meeting or exceeding forecasted returns and driving long-term value accretion;
• Collaborating with PBI senior management to drive long-term value growth and risk management
• Support PBI management in structuring and winning material hyperscale deals — including pricing strategy, contract architecture, and executive-to-executive relationship management
• Build and maintain a trusted senior-level network across the hyperscale ecosystem
• Engage with senior state DOT leadership and other public agencies granting right-of-way access to PBI's network
• Drive material RFP proposals for new DOT and similar routes, working alongside PBI management on bid strategy, pricing, partnership structuring, and government relations
• Apply Plenary's broader public-private partnership expertise to the unique characteristics of DOT-led fiber procurements
• Support PBI management negotiations of major procurement, EPC, and O&M contracts where senior sponsor involvement adds value
• Lead PBI-related M&A activity from origination through diligence, structuring, and closing — including tuck-in acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and future financing
• Identify and evaluate additional opportunities within U.S. digital infrastructure that may be appropriate for PBI or Plenary Americas more broadly
• Full ownership of Plenary Americas’ long-term financial forecasting in respect of PBI and working with PBI senior management to review and approve budgets and financial reporting results;
• Overseeing and helping assess planning and execution of critical PBI operational performance and material capital projects, including business case assessment and measuring forecasted returns and delivery schedule against actual results;
• Engaging with PBI senior management to assess personnel resource planning;

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience spanning infrastructure investing, digital infrastructure operations, and/or large-scale public-private partnerships
• Track record of leading complex commercial negotiations with sophisticated counterparties — hyperscalers, government agencies, and large partners
• Experience operating in P3 environments and/or in front of state DOT leadership is highly valued
• Strong commercial instinct paired with disciplined financial and investment judgment
• Comfort operating in two modes simultaneously — as an active investor (sponsor lens) and as an operating principal alongside the portfolio company
• Highly developed relationship management skills, demonstrated contract management experience, understanding of risk management, and excellent communications skills.
• Strong work ethic and high level of professional integrity. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, commitment, strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work both independently with minimal guidance and in a team setting.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and excellent writing and editing skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills, software, and technologies. Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Able to work independently.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, and 401k plan with employer contribution.
• Four weeks' vacation plus public holidays and other discretionary leave.
• Long-term development opportunities and the ability to be part of an exciting and growing industry.

Vacancy Status:

This posting relates to a current vacancy.

AI Disclosure:

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Note: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are committed to continuous improvement and a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Plenary Americas is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs only. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.