Manager Outside Plant

Position: Manager Outside Plant (OSP/ISP Manager)

Your role

Digital Realty is looking for an experienced Manager Outside Plant (OSP/ISP Manager) to lead the deployment/documentation of fiber infrastructure needs, meeting customer demand through analyzing current network designs, port/route consumption trends, new technologies and future opportunities for augmentation.  

What you’ll do

• Manage the OSP/ISP projects by leading different internal departments, vendor management and act as main point of contact. 

• Planning and implementation of OSP/ISP projects for commercial/company infrastructure following defined company service delivery process

• Provide Fiber assignments, identify fiber constraint, estimate build costs and initiate Construction for building adds
• Executes Bid Process, inclusive of budgetary requirements and the tracking
• Ensure vendors are adhering to schedule.

• Prepares status/progress reports and updates management on projects

• Verify and update project documentation in company database 

• Timely update of budget requests, purchase orders, project close out and internal service orders. 

• Participate in cross functional teams to better understand the architecture and operations of the network with periodic supervision, including but not limited to reporting, evaluation of new products to enable new service introduction, cost savings, and /or performance utilization.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent industry experience; 

Minimum of 5 years of OSP background; Strong OSP construction knowledge for fiber optic cables and fiber infrastructure.

In-depth knowledge of engineering principles required of an OSP job to include general practices, procedures and industry standards along with a working knowledge of right-of-way, property rights, and permit acquisition.

Attention to detail with good organizational skills and the ability to lead a team as a Project Manager.

Good interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work toward collaborative solutions in a fast-moving, largely virtual/remote environment; 

Must be proficient in MS Office applications and modern communication tools; 

Ability to travel to within United States; 

A valid US driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record; 

Attention to detail with good organizational skills; Ability to lead a team as a Project Manager. 

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience of OSP/ISP buildouts.

Experience with computer aided drafting (CAD) programs.

A bit about us

Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.

To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

A bit about our Digital team

Our Operations team keeps our customers’ infrastructure running safely and securely. We get plenty of opportunities to take on a variety of tasks and develop our technical skills. From overseeing electrical power to cooling and fire suppression systems, our team plays a vital role in making sure everything in our data centers operates as it should.

What we can offer you

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers. 

Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us. 

Our Compensation Philosophy

Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the company's overall goals and values.

This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and make your mark on our future.

Notes:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or Company policy.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

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