Fiber Network Implementation Lead

Meta; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 107,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks a Network Implementation Engineer - Project Manager to lead fiber and ILA deployments in North America. You will manage day-to-day network development projects, coordinate build partners, and drive budgets and risk mitigation to ensure on-time delivery.

Collaboration with internal teams including Legal and Finance is essential. The role requires 2+ years in telecom/utility project management, relevant degrees, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience; degree completed prior to joining Meta
• 2+ years of project management experience focusing on telecom/utility construction
• Degree in Project Management, Business, or equivalent practical experience
• Project management expertise across large-scale projects
• Experience negotiating with vendors, partners, or contractors to resolve project issues and reach agreements
• Experience managing multiple cross-functional tasks with accurate tracking and documentation
• Understanding of key project milestones for I.L.A. and/or fiber construction projects
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency with spreadsheet tools and/or programs

Responsibilities

• Project management of fiber construction and ILA projects across North America via direct and indirect management of partner vendors
• Coordinate and manage build partners, engineering and construction firms, and associated project budgets mitigating risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnership
• Coordinate and manage ILA production and deployments across North America
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement long-term infrastructure build plans, considering construction timelines, ROW feasibility, and budget needs
• Support tracking and management of ROW and permit acquisition process in conjunction with an accelerated deployment schedule of design and construction
• Collaborate with Sourcing and Net/Dev on new project opportunities, potential partner or vendor identification, buildability and high-level project budget
• Receive new projects at the implementation stage via project kickoff document, including full end-to-end requirements in support of the milestone project review
• Drive quality assurance and quality control of project management system updates and reporting
• Service delivery of Project deliverables to Meta cross-functional teams, including all end-to-end elements in support of MPRs as applicable
• Development of fiber acceptance and project closeout packages in accordance with Meta standards
• Technical delivery and acceptance from vendors of fiber specs, interpretation of OTDR traces, and project closeout packages
• Work closely with finance to develop business plans, budgets, and forecasts

Skills

Project management

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional coordination

Documentation & tracking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, or equivalent

Job description

Meta seeks a Network Implementation Engineer - Project Manager to lead fiber and ILA deployments in North America. You will manage day-to-day network development projects, coordinate build partners, and drive budgets and risk mitigation to ensure on-time delivery.

Collaboration with internal teams including Legal and Finance is essential. The role requires 2+ years in telecom/utility project management, relevant degrees, and strong MS Office skills.