Broadband Program Director, Business Development

Portland Regional Educational Telecommunications Corporation (PRETC)

Wireless Broadband Director - Digital Divide Initiative

Salary Range: $95,000-$120,000 (range includes Base Salary and Bonus Potential)

Benefits: PTO, Holidays, 401K, Healthcare Reimbursement, Professional Development, Phone Service Reimbursement and Flexible Scheduling

Location: Portland, OR

How to Apply:

• Email cover letter and resume in pdf format to applications@pretc.org
• Applications accepted until position is filled.

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Overview:

PRETC is launching an enterprise delivering low-cost wireless broadband services to educational institutions, non-profits and social welfare organizations across the USA. Our services ride on T-Mobile’s network and offers significant advantages over competing providers in that we do not pay cash for network access. We anticipate our Digital Divide Initiative will serve tens of thousands of users and generate millions of dollars in annual revenue within the next few years.

We are in search of a values-aligned entrepreneurial individual to lead this effort.

About Us:

PRETC is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization and EBS spectrum license holder based in Portland, Oregon.

We bridge the digital access divide for nonprofit and educational organizations across the USA in support of their mission work. In addition, PRETC provides grants to Oregon based nonprofit organizations advancing democracy and addressing racial, economic, and social injustices through its philanthropic initiative, the Oregon Raindrop Fund.

About You:

• A solutions-oriented big thinker with cross functional, hands on expertise in the wireless broadband, telco or technology and device industries.
• An innovative self-starter, you enjoy rolling up your sleeves to build out programs and services that drive community impact.
• You have firsthand knowledge of wireless products, services, features sets and industry tools and technical management experience with back office systems, automation and integrations.
• Direct experience working in B2B, education and/or nonprofit sales channels and familiarity with a solutions strategies including multiple partner deals, varied bid types and procurement vehicles.
• You are a skilled communicator and negotiator comfortable working with all levels of personnel.

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The Job:

This role conducts and oversees all aspects of the broadband program’s development and implementation, offering significantly discounted wireless broadband services to educational and nonprofit organizations across the USA, with a focus on organizations that serve communities in need.

Required Qualifications

• Alignment with PRETC philanthropic goals and programmatic approach
• 3 years’ experience with wireless products, services and/or technical systems with at least 2 years working with enterprise scale account management tools and third party wireless solutions
• 2 years full life cycle sales experience in b2b, education or nonprofit sectors including multi-partner structured deals
• Experience working with educational and governmental bid and procurement processes and portals
• Data driven systems thinker with expertise in business development, technical solutions and integrations, workflows, automation, and processes from startup to scale
• Demonstrated leadership experience driving outcomes across multiple functions: engineering, operations, sales, support, legal, finance and hiring
• Exceptional project management skills including navigating scope, budget, vendors, timelines, and deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-directed work style committed to achieving results and creating impact
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with business management software including CRMs, billing, project management, MSOffice and/or G-Suite, PDF editors, etc.

Preferred Qualities:

• Bilingual: Spanish/English    
• Familiarity with nonprofit structures, governance, funding, and business practices
• Experience contracting with OEMs and navigating supply chain and fulfillment issues
• Familiarity with retail and wholesale account management systems and/or third party enablement

Education and Other:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience
• At least 18 years of age
• Authorized to work in the United States

This position requires a non-disclosure agreement as part of the employment contract.

PRETC strives to be an inclusive employer and research suggests that candidates may not feel empowered to apply if they do not meet all of the required qualifications. We encourage those that meet a majority of the qualifications as well as transferrable or relevant experience to apply.

Applications accepted until position is filled.

Email a cover letter and resume in pdf format to applications@pretc.org