[Remote] Project Manager, Fiber Engineering & Construction at Brightseed

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Telecommunications, Fiber Optics, BroadbandIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years Telecommunication experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical work experience
  • Project Manager Certification
  • Ability to facilitate project creation and management in standard PM tools (MS Project, SmartSheets, Confluence, JIRA)
  • Experience with Telecom Network Design systems (IQGeo, GIS, SmallWorld)
  • Usability & understanding of data visualization tools (PowerBI)

Responsibilities

  • Leading project management for Engineering and Construction organization and lead cross-functional teams with others
  • Overseeing development and monitoring of engineering and construction build plans across various network types
  • Tracking milestone activities for highly complex projects/programs across multiple lines of business both internal and external
  • Ensuring compliance requirements are adhered to for all regulatory obligations
  • Ensuring projects meet network readiness dates within budget allotments
  • Researching, removing and managing network build roadblocks associated with permitting, contractual interpretation via internal Brightspeed resource, external vendor resources or government bodies
  • Maintaining contractual obligations and reoccurring invoices to vendor partners
  • Coordinating & creating work schedules to ensure on time delivery both internal workforce and contracted vendors
  • Driving actionable data analysis and facilitate action based on data working with IT, Business, and vendors
  • Analyzing, defining, and owning Centralized Engineering and Construction current and future state processes
  • Collaborating with network leadership and business domain leadership to design and implement future state processes that achieve program goals, and end-to-end process engineering objectives
  • Analyzing, capturing, and interpreting Geographic Information System (GIS) and related IQGeo data
  • Communicating training-based communications, flash documents, M&Ps and related job aids to numerous stakeholders and their teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementFiber EngineeringFiber ConstructionVendor ManagementEngineering IQGeoBuild SchedulingPermittingProcess DevelopmentData Analytics

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Responsibilities include leading project management for engineering and construction, overseeing build plans, tracking milestones, ensuring compliance, managing roadblocks, maintaining contracts, coordinating schedules, and driving data analysis.

What skills are needed for this Project Manager role?

The role requires strong business acumen, strong data analytics, ability to define and implement groundbreaking ideas, and working effectively in a fast-moving environment.

What is the team structure for this position?

This position is part of the Engineering & Construction Fiber BEC (Brightspeed Enhanced Communities) team and involves leading cross-functional teams collaboratively managing complex projects.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate will have experience in program/project management, engineering, vendor oversight, data analytics, and the ability to manage complex fiber network projects in a fast-paced environment with a desire for industry impact.

Brightseed

AI platform for discovering health-boosting compounds

About Brightseed

Brightseed discovers beneficial compounds in nature that can enhance human health using artificial intelligence. Their Forager® platform identifies bioactive compounds—small molecules from plants and microbes that positively affect biological functions. They also offer Brightseed™ Bio Gut Fiber, which contains bioactives that support gut health. By partnering with companies, Brightseed provides insights into bioactives and their health benefits, aiming to unlock the potential of these compounds.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$123.8MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility
Medical, dental, & vision
Unlimited PTO
Life insurance
EAP
401(k) plan
Mental health platform
Employee discounts
Cell phone & commuter costs
Parental leave

Risks

Increased competition from established brands like Centrum in the bioactive market.
Over-reliance on partnerships like Manitoba Harvest could limit market reach.
Regulatory scrutiny poses challenges as Brightseed expands in the health and wellness sector.

Differentiation

Brightseed uses AI to discover bioactives, accelerating discovery from years to months.
Forager® A.I. maps bioactives to health outcomes with unprecedented accuracy and speed.
Brightseed's Bio Gut Fiber is made from upcycled hemp hulls, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.

Upsides

Growing consumer interest in personalized nutrition boosts demand for Brightseed's bioactive products.
Rising gut health awareness increases demand for Brightseed's gut health-focused bioactives.
Regulatory support for bioactives in supplements facilitates Brightseed's market expansion.

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