Director, Site Development and RAN Deployment

This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Policy. Eligible employees can work from home up to one day each week.
JOB SCOPE
Lead 5G and WiFi site acquisition and Radio Access Network (RAN) deployment strategy and execution for aerial strand, macro, MDU, venue, and third parties.
Responsibility for driving all wireless deployment engagements with Field Operations to deliver large-scale radio deployment of thousands of access points to increase offload for Spectrum Mobile and deliver a superior user experience for Spectrum Mobile customers.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading national wireless radio infrastructure deployment across a number of domains, a deep knowledge of wireless products, and a vision for how Charter can leverage wireless infrastructure to extend products and services outside of the home.
DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

• Accountable for macro, venue, and special projects site development strategy focused on better, faster, cheaper.
• Defines and enhances network deployment processes for aerial strand AP development, deployment, and integration.
• Own business requirements for deployment tools and platforms.
• Coordinate with Field Ops on deployment schedule and goals and own overall accountability for RAN deployment reporting.
• Direct FOP laison between Engineering, Product, and Technology Operations for all deployment-related issues.
• Responsible for negotiations with 3rd party tower/pole management companies, individual rooftop/pole managers, and other deployment-related siting companies
• Oversee A&E/GC firms for macro site construction and overall macro site lease management, accountable for daily workflows, contracts, and other submittals
• Applies a strong understanding of RAN deployment processes to lead the execution of all deployment initiatives for 5G and WiFi, holding the organization accountable to deliver to deployment timeline commitments.
• Manages capital budgets of related product development initiatives.
• Leads a high-performing, cross-functional team to deliver deployment and launch objectives.
• Develops effective partnerships between the Site Development and RAN Deployment Team and the other supporting functional organizations (Engineering, Software Development, IT, Operations, 3rd Party suppliers, etc.) to properly interpret and deliver on deployment commitments.
• Maintains a strong technical knowledge of wireless technologies and able to collaborate effectively with Engineering groups.
• Ensures alignment between the business operational strategies and technical solutions related to deployment.
• Supports business development and strategic partnerships for wireless deployment, assessing potential partnerships, negotiating related deals, and managing resulting relationships, working closely with business development.
• Analyzes deployment performance metrics of 5G and WiFi APs to recommend process, tracking, and automation improvements.

BASIC / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing or related field
• Minimum five (5) years of Product Management / New Product Development Experience
• Minimum five (5) years of Related industry experience (Wireless, Telecommunications, Cable)
• Minimum five (5) years of Management experience

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Wireless competitive and market expert
• Demonstrated understanding of competitive products and consumer trends
• Demonstrated background and experience in wireless technologies - WiFi, Wireless, Mobility, Mobile Technologies
• Ability to manage and foster change
• Ability to lead large, cross-functional teams in order to achieve business goals and results
• Ability to build, motivate and lead a team
• Ability to listen to multiple points of view and synthesize against goals for recommendations
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize effectively and independently
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
• Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and synthesize recommendations
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
• Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated organizational and office management skills
• Demonstrated business acumen and sense of urgency to achieve results

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience in large-scale Radio Access Network deployment at a national level.
• PE in one or more jurisdictions.
• National deployment program management and construction project management.
• Ability to lead matrix teams: must be comfortable in a highly visible role; a great consensus builder and the clear champion of their area of responsibility.
• Ability to influence other organizations and rally key stakeholders within the company to achieve key objectives.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel as well as in public forums.
• Great organizational and office management skills.

MPD700 2024-45392 2024
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A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
This job posting will remain open until 2024-12-30 09:00 PM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary.
The base pay for this position generally is between
$124,000.00 and $220,000.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
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