General Manager (ISP /Fiber Optics)

Next Level Networks, Inc.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Level Networks, Inc. in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a General Manager to drive operational and commercial success at their fiber optics startup. This high-stakes role requires strong leadership, technical depth, and strategic mindset. Responsibilities include overseeing fiber deployments, managing client relationships, and ensuring timely project delivery. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of telecom experience and a proven track record in sales and project management. Join us in shaping the future of telecommunications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of telecom industry-related experience.
• Deep understanding of fiber optics in OSP and ISP environments.
• Knowledge of network architecture and project management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the operational roadmap for fiber deployments.
• Lead acquisition of Tier 1 and Tier 2 clients and maintain sales pipelines.
• Oversee planning, permitting, and construction for FTTX projects.

Skills

Telecom industry experience

Sales and business development

Project management

Technical development

Client management

Job description

Redondo Beach, United States | Posted on 04/14/2026

Job Description

As the General Managerof Next Level Communications, a growing fiberoptics startup, you will be the primaryengine driving our operational and commercial success. This is a high-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.
• Engineering Fundamentals:Knowledge of networkarchitecture, splicing standards, link budgets, and GIS mapping.
• Regulatory Knowledge:Familiarity withright-of-way (ROW) access, pole attachment agreements, andpermitting 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