Director, FDC - Build Execution

• Department Name Fiber Design Construction
• Industry Telecommunications
• Remote Job

We're building the fiber network you deserve. Consistently fast, refreshingly straightforward and giving you control. From our home base in Kirkland, Washington, we're connecting over one million homes and businesses across the states we serve with fiber internet that works the way it should. No gimmicks, no gotchas. Internet shouldn’t get in the way of life: it should make it better.

This is a remote position.

Position Title:
Director of Fiber Design & Construction (FDC) - Build Execution

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.

Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, are refreshing great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge.

As our state‑of‑the‑art fiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.

Our Company Values:

• Genuinely Caring: We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention.
• Empowering You: We help customers choose what is best for them, and we support employees in implementing new ideas and solutions.
• Innovation and Improvement: We constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each other.
• Earning Your Trust: We build trust through clear, honest, human communication.

The Director, Fiber Design & Construction Program Execution is responsible for translating Ziply’s fiber strategy into actionable, scalable execution across planning, design, construction, and launch readiness. This leader shapes and drives end-to-end fiber programs—including vendor performance, build sequencing, milestone management, and Go‑To‑Market readiness—while ensuring Ziply delivers high‑quality builds and exceptional customer experiences.

Success in this role requires a working‑executive mindset: someone who can set strategic direction, dive into operational details when needed, and build a high‑performing, process‑driven organization that accelerates execution and elevates Ziply’s reputation for quality and reliability.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.

• Align program execution with Ziply’s fiber strategy, long‑range forecasts, and overall business objectives.
• Translate enterprise‑level strategy into clear deliverables, measurable outcomes, and accountable execution plans.
• Provide succinct, data‑driven executive communication and program readouts that support rapid decision‑making.
• Lead with a hands‑on approach—pairing strategic direction with active engagement in operational challenges to accelerate execution.

• Develop & manage build sequencing, prioritization frameworks & deployment readiness models across the footprint.
• Own holistic force‑to‑load modeling ensuring internal/external teams are aligned to target volumes & timelines.
• Enhance & operationalize CPP modeling tools, improving efficiency, capital allocation & build predictability.
• Mitigate high‑cost build scenarios through proactive design alternatives, data insights & cross‑functional alignment.
• Track & report major milestones across design, permitting, construction & activation stages of the fiber build lifecycle.
• Own the Go‑To‑Market (GTM) checklist and readiness process, ensuring every build is fully vetted and prepared for launch—including engineering sign‑off, construction validation, address and system readiness, activation prep, and cross‑functional alignment with sales and marketing.
• Manage & optimize build funnel, ensuring throughput scales with program objectives & revenue‑generating demand.
• Identify and accelerate gap‑fill work to unlock additional serviceability and market expansion opportunities.
• Coordinate cross‑functional…