Greenfield Program Manager

Socket.dev; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 154,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

GFiber seeks a Greenfield (Joint Trench) Program Manager to oversee the full development of the Joint Trench Greenfield program from inception to completion. You will collaborate across products and teams, and negotiate contracts with developers and joint trench contractors, while leading in-market planning for new construction.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, relationship-building with developers and utilities, and ensuring project transparency through tracking systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of combined experience in network operations, network engineering, or network construction, or industry-facing roles with knowledge of ISP builds, infrastructure deployment, and SFU Greenfield implementation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise execution of Joint Trench Greenfield construction from discovery through as-built.
• Maintain contacts and documentation with developers, municipal and utility relationships, and stakeholders.
• Proactively contact developers, builders, and contractors to foster partnerships for joint trench projects, including conduit delivery coordination.
• Serve as the single point of contact for cross-functional program leads, including national leadership teams in sales, construction, and engineering.
• Utilize GFiber systems to track and stage new projects and provide transparent status updates.

Skills

GIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

At GFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong. GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our teams are expanding as we connect more cities and people to exceptional internet.

The application window will be open until at least August 26th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Role Description

As the Greenfield (Joint Trench) Program Manager, your role encompasses overseeing the complete development of the Joint Trench Greenfield program at GFiber, from its inception to its successful completion. You will play a pivotal role in driving cross-product and cross-team initiatives, collaborating closely with diverse team members and external partners to improve and optimize our projects. Additionally, you will be responsible for negotiating joint trench contracts with developers and/or joint trench contractors. This role will also be the company’s point of contact for all in-market & business planning as it relates to new construction within the market. If you excel in a fast-paced, direct environment and possess a genuine drive to connect people through technology, this position is tailor-made for you.

In this role, you’ll:

• Responsible for supervising an entire market’s or region’s execution of Single Family Joint Trench Greenfield Construction from discovery through the joint trench as-built prior to transition to forward build teams.
• Cultivate and maintain essential contacts, processes, and documentation related to developers, municipal and utility relationships, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively contact developers, builders, and contractors in the market, building and fostering relationships needed to ensure good business partnerships and GFiber participating in joint trench projects (including conduit delivery coordination).
• Single point of contact for cross functional program leads, including national leadership teams encompassing sales, construction, and engineering.
• Utilizes existing or modified GFiber systems for adequate tracking and staging of new projects to ensure transparent awareness of each project’s status.

At a minimum, we would like you to have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of combined experience in network operations, network engineering, or network construction, or industry-facing roles (e.g., sales, program management, or vendor partnerships) with demonstrated knowledge of ISP (Internet Service Provider) builds, infrastructure deployment, and SFU (Single-Family Unit) Greenfield implementation.
• Familiarity with GIS systems and the ability to interpret network documentation such as CAD files, Google Earth data, FTTH records, or as-built maps.
• Experience working with Telecommunications Providers, Power Companies, or Cable Providers.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $153,600 - $169,000 + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

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