Contract Program Manager

Position Title: Contract Program Manager

Base Salary: $82,800 to $124,000 annually DOE

Bonus: Target annual bonus

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, a refreshingly 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.
  

Job Summary

The Contract Program Manager supports outsourced maintenance and operations for Ziply Fiber's fiber network. This position serves as the primary point of contact for contracted services, including Install and Repair (I&R) vendor partners, service wire vendor partners, locates, and fiber network maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Vendor Contract and Performance Management

· Manage the procurement and day-to-day performance of Install and Repair, Locates, and Service Wire drop vendors.

· Monitor vendor partner performance and ensure compliance with contract terms, local and state construction requirements, and applicable codes.

· Establish and maintain professional, effective relationships with vendors.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

· Inspect field work for quality and timeliness to support customer satisfaction.

· Perform site inspections to verify quality control and safety compliance.

Financial, Reporting, and Project Controls

· Ensure accurate billing and timely payment for services performed.

· Prepare and update weekly and ad hoc reports as required.

· Manage projects in alignment with approved budgets and plans.

Operational Coordination and Response

· Resolve issues as they arise or quickly engage the appropriate resources to minimize schedule, quality, and service impacts.

· Coordinate with Dispatch and Activity Management regarding system access, badging and building access, and work schedules.

· Maintain adequate supply points and inventory to support installation demand.

· Participate in the assigned on-call rotation.

· Establish after-hours support for outages and damage response through a rotation with FDC Construction teams.