Director of Engineering

Millennium

. Own gross margin and EBITDA performance for the Engineering Business Unit .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeDelavan • Wisconsin • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing gross margin and EBITDA performance within the Engineering Business Unit, with a strong focus on budget management, KPI design, and client relationship health. Proven ability to lead staffing plans, resource allocation, and succession planning in a telecom or broadband infrastructure environment.

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10+ Years In TelecomKPI Design And Management ReportingFluency With ERP/BI ToolsExperience Coordinating OSP EngineeringLeadership Development And Succession Planning

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementCost Structure AnalysisResource AllocationProject ForecastingPerformance Metrics Design

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementStrategic PlanningPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteDomo

Industry Keywords

Fiber InfrastructureBroadband Network ConstructionCapital-Project EnvironmentOSP EngineeringTelecom Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own gross margin and EBITDA performance for the Engineering Business Unit
Own annual budget, forecasting, and staffing plans for the unit
Translate project-level staffing input into a unit-wide plan
Own cost structures and delivery economics
Design and monitor departmental KPIs, including backlog strength, on-time delivery, unit cost per fiber-kilometer (KFM), and margin by project
Own backlog, workload forecasting, and resource allocation across projects
Own client retention, relationship health, and proactive response to client needs
Own tool and technology evaluation and recommendation for the unit
Own monthly reporting to management on status, performance, and metrics
Own succession planning and leadership development pipeline, including senior engineer training and technical development
Partner with the VP on strategic planning and provide input on client retention risk touching sales-facing accounts
Support broadband network construction by helping clients plan builds, supplement funding, manage materials, and obtain equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in telecom, fiber/broadband infrastructure, or a comparable capital-project environment, including direct accountability for a unit's margin, budget, and cost structure
Direct experience coordinating OSP engineering, design, and permitting workflows with major national carriers (e.g., AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile)
Demonstrated experience owning KPI design and monthly management reporting for an operating unit
Fluency with ERP/BI tools (NetSuite, Domo, or equivalent)
Comfort presenting financial and delivery performance to executive and Board audiences
Experience building and developing a leadership bench (director- and manager-level) and running succession planning
Comfort operating as a peer to a commercially-focused VP without overlapping accountability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative work environment where you can influence the overall success of the company through your efforts and expertise
Tremendous opportunities for career path and personal development