Senior Cable Plant Operations Manager

Leidos; Alabama; On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Cable Plant Technical Manager to lead the Cable Plant operations team on the AEGIS contract at Kennedy Space Center. This role will serve as the subject matter expert for fiber and copper systems, including inside/outside plant architectures, and will drive continuous improvement and project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience managing union-represented staff, extensive knowledge of trenchers, backhoes, blowers and compressors, and a proven ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to delegate and track multiple projects.
• Experience managing union-represented employees.
• Knowledge of cable plant heavy equipment operations.
• Experience leading cable plant or communications infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior management in determining staffing requirements.
• Interviewing, selecting, and training staff.
• Managing reporting staff according to overall company policy or applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Establishing group goals and objectives.
• Developing staff to maximize potential.
• Planning, assigning, and delegating work duties to employees including both foundational and project work.
• Allocating use of available resources.
• Handling employee complaints, grievances, and employee discipline when necessary.
• Evaluating current business processes and systems.
• Planning and implementing procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency.
• Formulating department/unit policies and practices.
• Monitoring work orders and ensuring systems are up-to-date and accurate.
• Utilizing ISite and/or comparable budget/financial applications to track work package workflows for materials and budgets.
• Responsible for the achievement of contract/department/division productivity and quality goals.
• Identifying issues and collaborating with other functional groups to come up with creative plans to deliver on projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team management

Union experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ISite budget tools

Cable plant heavy equipment

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Cable Plant Technical Manager to lead the Cable Plant operations team on the AEGIS contract at Kennedy Space Center. This role will serve as the subject matter expert for fiber and copper systems, including inside/outside plant architectures, and will drive continuous improvement and project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience managing union-represented staff, extensive knowledge of trenchers, backhoes, blowers and compressors, and a proven ability