General Manager

Next Level Networks, Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Level Networks, Inc. in Redondo Beach is seeking a General Manager to lead Next Level Connect. You will drive operational excellence, oversee fiber deployments, and manage high-stakes business development with major clients.

The role blends engineering depth with founder-level grit, requiring a hands-on leader who can design systems, build partnerships, and manage the full lifecycle from technical design to sales and client retention.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in telecom or related infrastructure environments.
• Deep knowledge of fiber optics, OSP/ISP operations, and network deployment.
• Strong engineering fundamentals in architecture, splicing, and link budgets.
• Experience with ROW access, pole attachments, and permitting processes.
• Proven track record in B2B technical sales or business development.
• Capital project management experience and startup execution mindset.

Responsibilities

• Strategically define and execute the operational roadmap for fiber deployments.
• Lead sales to Tier 1 and Tier 2 clients and manage complex service contracts.
• Oversee end-to-end project management for FTTX projects from planning to build.
• Bridge engineering and stakeholders to ensure technically sound, viable designs.
• Serve as primary escalation point for key accounts and upsell opportunities.
• Refine internal processes for supply chain, subcontractor oversight, and field ops.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Sales experience

Project management

Technical oversight

Client management

Startup mindset

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

GIS mapping

Job description

Job Description

Redondo Beach, United States | Posted on 07/20/2026

Next Level has developed an innovative, community-driven platform for building customer-owned 10-gigabit fiber networks. Our solution allows homeowners, neighborhoods, property managers, and developers to improve broadband quality, increase property values, and reduce costs through crowdfunding and demand aggregation. The high-speed, future-proof fiber network offers symmetrical speeds up to 10,000 Mbps, supporting advanced applications like streaming, video conferencing, and gaming. The open-access design enables multiple ISPs to operate on the network, prioritizing user privacy and network neutrality over data selling or advertising.

As the General Managerof Next Level Connect, a growing fiberoptics startup, you will be the primaryengine driving our operational and commercial success. This is ahigh-stakes, player-coach role at the intersection of complexinfrastructure engineering and aggressive market expansion.

Inthis environment, you will build systems, culture, andpartnerships from the ground up. You will own the full businesslifecycle—from technical design oversight and project managementof fiber builds to high-level sales and client retention. We arelooking for a leader with the technical depth of an engineer,the grit of a founder, and the strategic mindset of a seasonedleader .

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute theoperational roadmap to ensure fiber deployments align withfinancial goals and market demand.


• Sales & Business Development: Lead the acquisitionof Tier 1 and Tier 2 clients, negotiate complex servicecontracts, and maintain a robust sales pipeline.


• End-to-End Project Management: Oversee planning,permitting, and construction for FTTX projects to ensure theyare delivered on time and within budget.


• Technical Oversight: Bridge the gap between engineeringand stakeholders to ensure network designs are technically soundand commercially viable.


• Client Management: Serve as the primary escalation pointfor key accounts and identify upsell opportunities.


• Operational Excellence: Refine internal processes forsupply chain, subcontractor oversight, and field operations toscale efficiently.

Requirements

• - Industry Experience:10+ years of telecom industry-related experience


• - Fiber Optics: Deep understanding ofthe telecommunications landscape, including OSP and ISP environments.


• EngineeringFundamentals: Knowledge of networkarchitecture, splicing standards, link budgets, and GIS mapping.


• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity withright-of-way (ROW) access, pole attachment agreements, and permitting processes.


• Proven Sales Record: Success in B2Btechnical sales or business development within thetelecommunications or infrastructure sectors.


• Project Management: Experience managingcapital projects


• The Startup Mindset: Resourcefulness inambiguous situations, a hands-on approach to problem-solving,and the entrepreneurial drive to make rapid, data-driven