Senior Vice President

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - Fiber and DWDM Networks Services
Network Implementation ServicesLocation: Richardson, Texas (On-Site)Reports To: President & Chief Executive Officer, BoardDirect Reports: Vice Presidents, Senior Managers, Project Management Leadership
About the Company
Our client is a recognized leader in the design, deployment, automation, and support of high-capacity optical transport networks. For more than 28 years, the company has partnered with telecommunications providers, hyperscalers, utilities, and enterprise customers to deliver complex network infrastructure across North America and Europe.With more than 160 specialized engineers and technical professionals, the organization combines deep technical expertise with a highly responsive delivery model. Its proprietary Factory Built Network™ (FBN™) methodology enables customers to reduce deployment risk, accelerate implementation timelines, and improve network quality through factory staging and validation prior to field installationAs demand for AI infrastructure and high-capacity connectivity continues to accelerate, the company is well positioned for its next phase of growth.
The OpportunityOur client is seeking a Senior Vice President of Network Implementation Services to lead its largest operational organization and serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.This executive will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Network Implementation Services organization, overseeing approximately 50 engineers, project managers, and field professionals responsible for delivering complex optical networking projects throughout North America and Europe.Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the SVP will be responsible for organizational performance, operational excellence, customer delivery, financial performance, and the long-term growth of the division.This position offers the opportunity to lead an established, highly respected organization while helping position the business to capitalize on continued investment in hyperscale data centers, AI infrastructure, telecommunications, and utility networks.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive LeadershipProvide strategic leadership for the Network Implementation Services organization, fostering a culture centered on accountability, collaboration, operational excellence, and employee development.Lead, coach, and develop an experienced leadership team consisting of Vice Presidents, Senior Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, and Field Operations personnel.Build organizational capability through succession planning, workforce planning, leadership development, and strategic talent acquisition.Promote a culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement, and operational discipline.
Customer LeadershipDevelop trusted relationships with executive-level customer stakeholders.Support strategic customer engagements and major pursuits requiring executive leadershipEnsure exceptional customer satisfaction through consistent execution and proactive communication.
Qualification:
ExperienceBachelor's degree required; Engineering, Telecommunications, Business, or a related disciplinepreferred.Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience within telecommunications, network infrastructure, engineering services, field operations, or relatedindustries.Demonstrated success leading large technical organizations with responsibility for multiple levels ofmanagement.Proven experience managing P&L performance, operational budgets, workforce planning, and organizational growth.Experience leading complex, multi-site deployment or implementation organizations supporting large enterprise or carriercustomers.Strong background establishing operational processes, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Preferred Experience:
Experience within one or more of the following environments is highly desirable:Optical Transport Networks (DWDM)Telecommunications InfrastructureFiber Network DeploymentData CenterConnectivityUtility CommunicationsNetworksNetwork IntegrationServicesProfessional ServicesOrganizationsExperience with technologies and platforms from providers such as Ciena, Nokia, Cisco, Smartoptics, Juniper, Arista, or similar networking vendors
Leadership ProfileThe successful candidate will demonstrate:A collaborative and authentic leadership style that inspires high-performing technical teams.Strong operational and financial acumen with the ability to balance customer commitments, employee engagement, and business performance.Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels, including customers, executive leadership, and the Board of Directors.A disciplined, data-driven approach to decision-making and performance management.The ability to lead through growth, organizational change, and evolvingmarket demands.
Why Join This Organization:This is an opportunity to lead one of the industry's most respected network implementation organizations during a period of unprecedentedmarket expansion.
The company offers:A well-established and financially stable business with nearly three decades of industry leadership.An experienced and highly capable technical workforce.Direct partnership with the President & CEO and Executive Leadership Team.Significant influence over the strategic direction of the organization.Exposure to some of the industry's largest telecommunications, utility, hyperscale, and AI infrastructure projects.Competitive executive compensation, including base salary, annual incentive opportunity, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.