Valor Front · 1 day ago
Director of Network Operations
Louisiana, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveValor Front is a well-capitalized, sponsor-backed fiber infrastructure platform seeking a Director of Network Operations & Development. The role involves leading the development, construction, and operational readiness for a major fiber build in North Louisiana, with responsibilities including market execution, vendor management, and coordination with executive leadership.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Own market execution end-to-end: development planning, construction delivery, and operational handoff
Lead outside plant (OSP) design coordination and partner selection (engineering, construction, permitting, locate/damage prevention)
Drive permitting, easements, right-of-way strategy, and cross-jurisdiction schedule management
Manage budgets, procurement/material flow, change orders, and vendor performance to ensure on-time delivery
Build the operational playbook for network readiness, maintenance response, inventory, and SLA-driven repairs
Coordinate with executive leadership and finance stakeholders to deliver milestones and report progress
Qualification
Required
Proven leadership in fiber infrastructure delivery (OSP / dark fiber / conduit), ideally spanning build + operations transition
Strong experience with permitting, ROW/easements, vendor management, and budget/schedule accountability
Ability to lead through partners and drive performance without bureaucracy
Comfortable operating with urgency in a fast-moving, high-visibility environment
Preferred
Local knowledge/relationships in Louisiana or strong ability to establish them quickly (Shreveport / North Louisiana preferred)
Benefits
Meaningful upside potential via performance-based incentives/equity participation
Company
Valor Front
Next-Gen Executive Search + Leadership Development.
Founded in 2024
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase