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Network Optimization Planner

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Hiring Remotely in United States
77K-119K Annually
Senior level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in United States
77K-119K Annually
Senior level
The Network Optimization Planner oversees optimization of type II circuits, manages projects, coordinates with various teams, and ensures customer relationships are positive while controlling costs.
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Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s 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.

This position is accountable for all aspects of optimization of the existing base of access / type II circuitsYou'll also be responsible for forecasting and reporting against financial targets and project goals. The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge and specialized depth of expertise in type II ordering with external vendors, vendor pricing platforms, and electronic and manual order entry through vendor portals and interfaces. 

 

Responsibilities 

  • Identify network related expenses that can be reduced or eliminated in addition to access planning and complete project management of circuit grooming projects 

  • Work with and project manage internal groups including ISP, OSP, Engineering, Accounts Payable, NCC, Grooms Technicians, Site Tech’s, and Service Delivery Coordinators, as well as work through their processes to push project through to completion 

  • Take lead of internal and external teams and may be a lead or POC for projects 

  • Work with customer-related contacts to coordinate projects and see them through to completion while maintaining a positive customer relationship 

  • Vendor billing reconciliation and dispute identification 

 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, other related financial or technical field, or equivalent work experience 

  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience working on complex, innovative projects/networks 

  • Expert knowledge of Type II / Off-net ordering systems and processes with multiple vendors including CLEC’s & ILEC’s 

  • In depth understanding of telecommunications service life cycle and data correlation from order through design to billing 

  • Knowledge of SONET, DS3/DS1, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks, Wavelength, IP, & Ethernet, Live Media networks and products 

  • Experience in Access Planning, Capacity Planning, Circuit Design, and Billing Reconciliation  

  • Excellent working knowledge of M6, Salesforce, and TEOCO 

  • Strong project management and communication skills 

  • Experience in cost/benefit analysis, and Ad Hoc reporting, as needed 

  • Ability to work independently with minimal guidance 

  • Demonstrated investigational and problem solving skills - able to solve complex problems and take a broad perspective to identify solutions 

  • Excellent analytical judgment and decision making skills with the ability to adapt to change 

  • Ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently and effectively 

  • High energy individual with a strong work ethic 

  • Self-motivated and able to multi-task 

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality 

 

Estimated base salary range: $77,100 - $118,600 USD/annually

The 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.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

The 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.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

  • Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

  • Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Zayo Boulder, Colorado, USA Office

Our Boulder campus is located in the 29th Street Mall where employees can benefit from access to restaurants, retail, fitness and more!

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