Senior Manager, Network Development - Houston Texas

Company: Lyte Fiber, LLC
Location: Houston, Texas
Posted On: 04/25/2024

Position Description:As an engineering and technical subject matter expert, you will manage all network development and planning activities related to new market and near-net network expansions for Lyte Fiber LLC.As part of the team responsible for launching new areas and markets, you will be responsible for collecting data from various sources, including existing fiber networks, demographic data, competitive landscape, demand for various products, and census data. You will be responsible for formatting and analyzing data utilizing various tools, for example, ArcGIS, and presenting the findings internally. Additionally, you will be responsible for helping deliver Lyte Fiber's network expansion projects by controlling expenses, reducing CAPEX, and supporting revenue targets. This includes: managing relationships with backhaul & middle mile fiber providers; communicating with other stake holders and keeping them informed about issues and opportunities; producing monthly reports of capacity exhaust (fiber network); and creating business case to mitigate capacity challenges. Duties and Responsibilities: -Immediate Need

• Able to perform basic tasks with GIS/ESRI to evaluate demographics, parcel counts, and other related information in order to stack rank geographic areas;
• Perform field OSP tasks to evaluate the constructability and viability of middle-mile routes; and
• Create PowerPoint presentations to summarize findings and present them for internal approval. On-Going Role
  • Responsible for managing all aspects of route planning, network capacity management, and long-range network planning for OSP networks. This includes analyzing, designing, planning, fiber assignments, budgeting, or modifying network facilities
  • Responsible for the design and cost estimates for new-build and over-build of OSP facilities, to include analyzing, designing, planning, fiber assignments, budgeting, or modifying network facilities;
  • Direct interface to external communications vendors for circuit ordering, provisioning and installation coordination;
  • Prepare reports and makes presentations internally to lay out plans and communicate priorities;
  • -Assist in the preparation of the annual engineering budget;
  • Analyze and identifies optimization opportunities to groom, replace or renew circuits; and
  • Develop and distribute weekly report on capacity utilization monitoring for entrance facilities that will identify and recommend where and when augments or reductions are required.Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Minimum Qualifications:
    • Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in a related field
    • A minimum of 7 years of experience in areas of Network Design/Planning and Outside Plant Design - -
    • Comprehensive understanding of FTTx network design, PON access technologies, routing, and network protocols
    • Ability to communicate orally and in writing, as well as give effective presentations to Supervisors and Managers. Additionally, must be able to constructively escalate problems and issues.
    • -Ability to work independently, as well as with a team of senior-level engineers and supervisors to develop solutions to complete assigned tasks
    • Advanced knowledge of outside plant engineering and field design methods
    • Practical understanding of permit process for city/county/DOT/Railroad permits
    • Functional knowledge of OSP design software is required
    • Functional knowledge of GIS systems is required
    • Experience with telecom vendor portals, data and ordering processes
    • Ability to deal with unforeseen situations and come up with logical solutions to these problems without outside instructionAbout Lyte FiberEstablished in 2023 and headquartered in Houston, TX, Lyte Fiber, LLC ( Lyte ) is dedicated to bringing the fastest, most reliable home and business fiber optic internet to Texans. -Formed in partnership with SDC Capital Partners, a leading digital infrastructure investment firm, Lyte was started by internet industry veterans who are passionate about providing a best-in-class customer experience, building a company where great employees want to work and connecting Texas communities. -As part of our commitment to each community we serve, Lyte will make an annual contribution of 1% of all revenues to local charities.Lyte Fiber, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender identity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, genetic information, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by federal or Texas law. Applicants who believe they need an accommodation on account of a disability or sincerely held religious belief to perform the essential functions of the job they are applying for, should submit those requests to HR. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and cannot be guaranteed. More...

          

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