Brightspeed · 1 day ago
Director, Network Strategy
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expBrightspeed is reimagining how people connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections. The Director, Network Strategy will be responsible for the strategic governance and financial oversight of network maintenance and infrastructure-related costs, while optimizing contracted maintenance and leading initiatives for network cost management.
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Hiring Manager
Sheenah Tan
Responsibilities
Develop and execute enterprise-wide strategies to control, optimize, and forecast network maintenance and infrastructure costs
Own expense budgets related to contracted network maintenance, utility locates, damage recovery, and power infrastructure support
Analyze cost drivers, trends, and variances; identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives aligned with operational and reliability goals
Establish financial controls, governance models, and approval frameworks for network-related expenditures
Oversee all contracted maintenance activities for Outside Plant infrastructure, including fiber and copper networks, both aerial and underground plant
Oversee contracted maintenance for Central Office power infrastructure, including DC power plants, batteries, generators, UPS systems, and associated failover systems
Ensure maintenance programs meet defined SLAs, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and network availability objectives
Provide strategic oversight of utility locate programs, ensuring compliance with “call-before-you-dig” regulations and cost-effective service delivery
Lead damage cost recovery efforts for OSP assets, including claims management, cost tracking, and recovery from responsible third parties
Establish processes, metrics, and reporting to reduce repeat damages and improve recovery rates
Lead evaluation and rationalization of legacy copper network investments, balancing maintenance costs, customer impact, and regulatory obligations
Partner with Engineering, Network Planning, and Regulatory teams to develop strategies for copper retirement, network discontinuance, or transition to alternative technologies
Provide financial and operational analysis to support executive decision-making on legacy network investments
Evaluate opportunities to insource network maintenance, utility locate, or support functions to reduce third-party spend and improve cost control
Develop business cases, financial models, and implementation plans for approved insourcing initiatives
Collaborate with HR, Operations, and Labor Relations teams to support workforce planning and transition strategies
Lead vendor strategy, RFP/RFQ processes, contract negotiations, renewals, and performance management for network maintenance and related services
Define and enforce SLAs, KPIs, and performance metrics; conduct regular vendor performance reviews
Partner with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Risk teams to ensure favorable contract terms and compliance
Collaborate with Network Operations, Engineering, Construction, Power, Regulatory, and Finance teams to align cost strategies with operational priorities
Support emergency restoration, disaster recovery, and major outage response by ensuring vendor readiness and cost controls
Develop executive-level dashboards and reporting on costs, vendor performance, damage recovery, and network investment effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
10+ years of experience in telecom or network infrastructure operations, cost management, or financial governance, with 5+ years in a leadership role
Demonstrated experience managing contracted maintenance for Outside Plant networks and/or Central Office power infrastructure
Strong background in vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization
Experience with utility locate programs and damage cost recovery processes
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
Experience in large, regulated telecom or utility environments
Knowledge of copper retirement, network discontinuance, and regulatory considerations
Proven experience evaluating and implementing insourcing initiatives
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Employee assistance program
401K plan with company match
A host of voluntary benefits
Company
Brightspeed
Brightspeed provides fiber and broadband services, enhancing connectivity for homes and businesses with reliable telecom solutions.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (6)
2023 (15)
2022 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.51BKey Investors
Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion GrantN.C. Division of Broadband & Digital EquityOhio Department of Development
2025-09-15Grant· $13.8M
2025-08-15Debt Financing· $1.65B
2025-06-19Undisclosed· $575M
Leadership Team
Michel Combes
Executive Chairman of the Board and acting CEO
Amy Wulfestieg
Chief Communications Officer
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