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Zayo GroupCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in telecommunications, regulatory compliance, and network permitting, with a strong ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives that engage stakeholders and enhance operational effectiveness. Proven leadership in managing geographically distributed teams and navigating complex regulatory environments to achieve business objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Telecommunications Industry ExpertiseRegulatory ComplianceNetwork Permitting StrategyProject ManagementStakeholder Engagement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute a comprehensive regional external affairs, network permitting, and utilities strategy aligned with national priorities and business objectives
- Lead regional permitting strategy and execution, securing permits, licenses, rights, permissions, and other required approvals
- Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, regulatory agencies, municipalities, utilities, industry associations, community organizations, and other external stakeholders
- Represent the company with government, industry, utility, municipal, and community stakeholders
- Monitor local and state legislative, regulatory, permitting, and policy developments and advise business leaders on impacts, risks, and opportunities
- Lead utility coordination activities to support network construction and operations
- Manage state and local lobbyists and external consultants or partners
- Partner with Legal, Policy, External Communications, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and other teams
- Improve permitting and utility productivity, cycle times, and operating processes
- Lead, mentor, and manage a geographically distributed team
- Apply telecommunications, regulatory, permitting, and utility expertise to strategic decisions and complex issues
- Manage budgets, resources, and external expenditures
- Establish and monitor performance measures for permitting efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and operational effectiveness
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in business, public policy, government affairs, telecommunications, engineering, project management, or a related field required
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in telecommunications, external affairs, government or regulatory affairs, network permitting, utilities, project management, or related disciplines
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategies involving government affairs, regulatory compliance, network permitting, and/or utility coordination
- Strong understanding of the telecommunications industry and local and state regulatory, legislative, permitting, and utility environments affecting network deployment and operations
- Proven track record of building relationships with government officials, municipalities, regulatory agencies, utilities, industry associations, community organizations, and other external stakeholders
- Ability to navigate complex regulatory, permitting, policy, and stakeholder challenges and translate them into actionable business strategies
- Strong leadership and people-management experience, including leading geographically distributed teams and developing high-performing professionals
- Strong project and program management capabilities, including managing multiple priorities, budgets, deadlines, and high-volume workflows
- Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, influencing, and interpersonal skills
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Proficiency with relevant project management, productivity, and telecommunications systems and tools
Benefits
Comp & perks- Non-sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
- Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
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Hard Skills
Regulatory AffairsNetwork PermittingUtilities ManagementStrategic PlanningBudget ManagementPerformance MeasurementGovernment Affairs StrategyComplex Problem SolvingAnalytical SkillsProject Coordination
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationInfluencingInterpersonal Skills
Tools & Technologies
Project Management SystemsTelecommunications ToolsProductivity Tools
Industry Keywords
External AffairsGovernment RelationsCommunity EngagementLegislative MonitoringUtilities Coordination