What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager Telecom position at NLX Communications?
Role Overview: General Manager (ISP /Fiber Optics)
As the General Manager
of Next Level Communications, a growing fiber
optics startup, you will be the primary
engine driving our operational and commercial success. This is a
high-stakes, “player-coach” role at the intersection of complex
infrastructure engineering and aggressive market expansion.
In
this environment, you will build systems, culture, and
partnerships from the ground up. You will own the full business
lifecycle—from technical design oversight and project management
of fiber builds to high-level sales and client retention. We are
looking for a leader with the technical depth of an engineer,
the grit of a founder, and the strategic mindset of a seasoned leader .
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the
operational roadmap to ensure fiber deployments align with
financial goals and market demand.
- Sales & Business Development: Lead the acquisition
of Tier 1 and Tier 2 clients, negotiate complex service
contracts, and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
- End-to-End Project Management: Oversee planning,
permitting, and construction for FTTX projects to ensure they
are delivered on time and within budget.
- Technical Oversight: Bridge the gap between engineering
and stakeholders to ensure network designs are technically sound
and commercially viable.
- Client Management: Serve as the primary escalation point
for key accounts and identify upsell opportunities.
- Operational Excellence: Refine internal processes for
supply chain, subcontractor oversight, and field operations to
scale efficiently.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Industry Experience: 10 years of telecom industry-related experience
- Fiber Optics: Deep understanding of the telecommunications landscape, including OSP and ISP environments.
- Fiber Optics: Deep understanding of the telecommunications landscape, including OSP and ISP environments.
- Engineering
Fundamentals: Knowledge of network
architecture, splicing standards, link budgets, and GIS mapping.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with
right-of-way (ROW) access, pole attachment agreements, and
permitting processes.
- Proven Sales Record: Success in B2B
technical sales or business development within the
telecommunications or infrastructure sectors.
- Project Management: Experience managing
capital projects
- The Startup Mindset: Resourcefulness in
ambiguous situations, a hands-on approach to problem-solving,
and the entrepreneurial drive to make rapid, data-driven
Benefits
- Company truck
- Health Insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Fuel card
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training