Senior Manager, Field Operations

Job Title:

Senior Manager, Field Operations

Location:

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Base Salary: $71,250 to $118,750 annually DOE

Bonus:
Target annual bonus

Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave, paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth, and education reimbursement programs.

At Ziply Fiber, our mission is to elevate the connected lives of our communities every day. We’re delivering the fastest home internet in the Northwest, focusing on areas traditionally underserved by mainstream internet companies. As our state‑of‑the‑art fiber network expands in WA, OR, , and MT, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.

Genuinely Caring
:
Our customers and colleagues are people, and quite possibly our neighbors. We put ourselves in their shoes and give them our full attention.

Empowering You
:
We empower our customers to choose the products that best meet their needs, and we support our employees to implement solutions that elevate the experiences of our customers and coworkers.

Innovation and Improvement
:
We always look for ways to make the experiences of our customers – and each other – better.

Earning Your Trust
:
We earn trust by communicating simply and transparently as real people, not as a corporation.

A Senior Manager, Field Operations provides leadership to local managers who oversee a workforce within an assigned geographic area of either field, central office equipment technicians, central office installers, or special service technicians. The role emphasizes leadership development, performance management, and cross‑functional collaboration to improve processes and deliver great service.

• Strategic Leadership & Advisory
  • Serve as a senior advisor to the Vice President and Director of Field Operations.
  • Represent the company and communicate company vision and direction through active engagement and involvement in the community.
  • Have thorough understanding of the local competition (products, promotions, business/sales & marketing strategies).
• Operational Oversight & Process Improvement
  • Oversee and manage field operations and projects within a designated area.
  • Create and implement processes that improve efficiency, consistency, and documentation of field activities and results with an intense focus on customer service.
  • Collaborate with other parts of the company and provide feedback to improve processes to be more responsive to customers.
• Workforce Development & Accountability
  • Instill a sense of pride and ownership in the workforce.
  • Hold managers, employees, and other departments accountable to meet customer needs.
  • Provide feedback and direction to ensure employee development, engagement, and business knowledge.
• Other Duties
  • Perform other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of seven (7) years Telecom industry experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years Field Operations Management experience.
• Must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well under pressure and/or with deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, plant service center, outside plant, and central office functions, including FTTH, TDM, VoIP, data networking, and DSL installation and repair.
• Advanced understanding of electronics, electrical circuitry, network installation, maintenance and testing of central offices.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must complete a pre‑employment drug screening.

• BA/BS in Telecommunications, Operations Management or Business Administration preferred.
• Successful completion/certification in related technical fields or vendor equipment desired.

• Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning skills to a variety of situations.
• Ability to multi‑task and collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication, attention to…