Director, Long Haul OSP Program Controls

divh2Director, Long Haul OSP Program Controls/h2pZayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the worlds most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayos 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayos communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises./ppThe Director, Long Haul OSP Program Controls leads the cross-functional organization responsible for contract governance, financial oversight, material procurement and standards compliance for long-haul OSP programs. This role ensures consistency across all projects, drives operational efficiency, and maintains accountability for on-time, on-budget, and standards-compliant delivery./ppThe Director partners closely with OSP Deployment leadership, Legal, Finance, Engineering, Construction, Supply Chain, and external vendors, while also owning continuous improvement, performance analytics, and risk management across the long-haul portfolio. The Director reports to the Head of Long Haul OSP Deployment./ppNOTE: The preferred location for the role is the Denver Wynkoop Offices (in office several days per week). However, the team may be open to the position working remotely within the United States./ph3Key Responsibilities/h3ulliStrategic Leadership

Program Governance/liulliLead and develop the Long Haul Controls team across contract management, CAPEX reporting, procurement, scheduling, and quality compliance./liliEstablish standardized controls, processes, and operating rhythms to ensure program transparency and predictability./liliPartner with OSP Deployment leadership to define strategic priorities, resource planning, and long term program direction./li/ulliContract

Capital Management/liulliOversee drafting, negotiation, and administration of OSP construction contracts, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and technical specifications./liliLead governance on change orders, budget analysis, and program level financial forecasting./liliDirect monthly CAPEX reporting, ensuring forecast accuracy in partnership with Finance./liliManage development and integration of program schedules, KPIs, and performance dashboards./liliConduct internal audits to ensure compliance with documentation standards, tracking protocols, and regulatory requirements./liliIdentify program risks, develop mitigation plans, and maintain consistent reporting to leadership./li/ulliPerformance Reporting

Cross Functional Alignment/liulliProvide organization wide visibility into schedules, financial impacts, and risk profiles./liliCollaborate with PMs, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless execution from RFP through project closeout./liliMaintain clear escalation pathways for contractual issues, schedule deviations, and vendor performance concerns./li/ulliVendor

Stakeholder Management/liulliSupport vendor selection, contract award decisions, and vendor onboarding./liliTrack vendor performance, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and quality expectations./liliDeliver high quality reporting to internal and external stakeholders with a professional, commercial mindset./li/ulliMaterial Procurement

Supply Chain Leadership/liulliOwn the end-to-end procurement strategy for major long haul materials, ensuring alignment with project schedules, engineering standards, and capital plans./liliDefine long lead, high risk, and high cost material requirements across programs./liliDevelop forecasting models for key material categories (fiber, duct, structures, handholes, vaults, electronics, etc.)./liliBuild strategic supplier relationships; lead quarterly reviews and performance evaluations./liliNegotiate pricing, volume agreements, delivery schedules, and warranty terms to optimize commercial outcomes./liliLead competitive sourcing events (RFPs/RFQs) for large or specialized material packages./liliManage inventory levels across warehouses and project sites to balance availability and cost./liliResolve supplier quality issues and ensure products meet evolving engineering and construction standards./liliIntegrate procurement milestones into program schedules and reporting frameworks./li/ulliContinuous Improvement/liulliDrive systemic improvements across tracking tools, contract administration processes, financial controls, and quality management./liliAnalyze recurring issues and implement long term corrective actions to improve the health of the long haul program./liliCommunicate performance trends, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership to support informed decision making./li/ul/ulh3Education, Experience

Qualifications/h3ulliBachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, or a related technical field; equivalent work experience considered./liliBusiness, finance, or project management coursework or degree a plus./liliMinimum of ten (10) years of experience in telecom, fiber construction, OSP deployment, program controls, or related infrastructure industries./liliMinimum of five (5) years of leadership experience managing cross functional or program level teams./liliProven expertise in contract management, including drafting, negotiation, administration, and change order governance./liliStrong knowledge of capital planning, CAPEX/OPEX forecasting, financial reporting, and budget management./liliDemonstrated experience managing long haul or large scale OSP builds, including scheduling, sequencing, and vendor coordination./liliDeep understanding of material procurement, supply chain operations, forecasting, and logistics for major infrastructure components./liliExperience with risk management, issue escalation, and corrective action planning./liliAdvanced Excel proficiency and experience with project management systems (e.g., Site Tracker)./liliProficiency with common productivity tools: Email, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Google Earth./liliExperience with NTIA or federally funded program requirements (e.g., Davis Bacon, BABA, EA) is a plus./liliDemonstrated ability to build and maintain standardized processes, governance frameworks, and performance dashboards./liliAnalytical mindset with the ability to distill complex information into clear, executive level insights./liliHighly organized, with a strong commitment to accuracy, transparency, and accountability./liliStrong leadership presence with the ability to influence and guide cross functional teams./liliExceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills./liliStrategic thinker capable of turning program level complexity into actionable plans./liliHigh degree of operational rigor, detail orientation, and accountability./liliProven ability to lead through ambiguity and manage multi-region, large scale programs./liliSkilled in building strong vendor relationships, negotiating commercial terms, and driving performance outcomes./liliDemonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to mentor teams, build consensus, and drive high contractor accountability./liliHigh level of organization, urgency, and attention to detail./liliMust be authorized to work in the United States./li/ulpEstimated base salary range: $117,000 - $180,000 USD/annually./ppThe base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non-sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan./ppAdditionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off./ppThe posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled./ppZayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws./ppThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training./p/div