Arcadian Infracom · 21 hours ago
Director Network Development
Arcadian Infracom is focused on expanding their fiber network, and they are seeking a Director of Network Development to drive strategic expansion initiatives. This role involves identifying new build opportunities, collaborating with sales and engineering, and ensuring projects are financially sound and market-driven.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Identify high-value markets and routes that align with customer demand and long-term growth strategy
Develop detailed business cases for network expansion, including ROI analysis, competitive positioning, and risk assessment
Prioritize projects based on market opportunity, customer commitments, and capital availability
Develop cost estimates, timelines, and feasibility analyses for proposed builds
Partner with the sales team to validate market opportunities and secure anchor tenant commitments for new routes
Engage directly with strategic customers, including hyperscalers, carriers, and large enterprises, to shape network build plans that meet their requirements
Support proposal development and contract negotiations by providing route maps, cost models, and deployment timelines
Evaluate and select network equipment systems
Work with engineering to design efficient, scalable, and diverse network routes
Collaborate with finance to model project economics and evaluate investment returns
Partner with operations to ensure smooth transition from network planning to activation
Monitor industry trends, competitive developments, and emerging technologies in fiber infrastructure
Provide insight into market dynamics to inform corporate growth strategies
Lead and mentor a team focused on market research, route planning, and feasibility analysis
Establish performance goals, track progress, and foster a results-oriented culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field required
8+ years in telecom, fiber network planning, or business development with a focus on infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of fiber optic network architecture, route diversity, and market drivers
Proven ability to evaluate opportunities based on both technical and commercial criteria
Experience engaging with executive-level customer stakeholders to align infrastructure plans with business needs
Proficient in Microsoft Suite products including Visio, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Maps
Preferred
Master's degree
Awareness of federal and state broadband initiatives (e.g., BEAD, RDOF)
Company
Arcadian Infracom
Arcadian is a fiber infrastructure company that builds and operates networks along unique right-of-ways.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$2.45M2020-11-23Series Unknown· $1.45M
2019-10-18Debt Financing· $1M
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