Operations Planning Manager

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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The Operations Planning Manager will support program and project initiatives across the 20-state footprint in Field Operations while reporting to the Manager Program & Project Management. This individual will partner and collaborate with field operations managers and project managers on the Network Transformation team to provide valuable analytics, financial support, and project tracking of initiatives that drive volume reduction efforts.  The person filling this role will act as a key point of contact for the VP and Director of Business Operations Support when it comes to financial reporting and performance metrics.  

The Main Responsibilities

• Lead a regular cadence of financial and project report-out meetings with the Field Operations Managers and the Network Transformation team seeking to identify, track, and summarize our key initiatives and status of our operational expense reduction efforts
• Be a main contributor to, and participant in, regularly scheduled executive presentations
• Assist in business case development, validation, and implementation
• Lead several initiative teams, providing direction to participants and partners based on findings and changes in the business
• Perform financial and operational trend analyses that will be widely distributed to SLT leadership
• Partner with middle management to identify opportunity areas for processes and procedures related to reporting and operational effectiveness
• Monitor and analyze operational drivers of key performance indicators
• Support the VP and Director of Business Operations Support with weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting as needed

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE: 

• Must be comfortable making multi-million dollar decisions on behalf of the company and be confident in explaining the data driven rationale behind those decisions
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or equivalent working experience is preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a financial or operational analyst role – preferably experience in Financial Planning & Analytics (FP&A)
• Prior experience creating and participating in executive level presentations
• Ability to perform deep-dive operational and financial analyses using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
• Prior exposure to the telecommunications business with an in-depth understanding of telecom fundamentals and industry basics is a plus
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral
• The ability to perform in high-pressure, deadline driven environments

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WHY JOIN US? 

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

We are committed to being a leader in defining a new way to work because we recognize the changing mindset of today's workforce. We are opening a new, state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte, NC and our current priority is to make it a truly vibrant destination by hiring talent in the greater Charlotte Area. Why? Because our purpose is to reimagine how people work, learn, play and connect! 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. 

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. 

We are committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve. 

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve. 

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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