Access Planning Lead

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 133,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

This position requires in-depth knowledge and is accountable for all aspects of optimization of the existing base of access / type II circuits. Responsibilities will include identification of network related expenses that can be reduced or eliminated in addition to access planning, and complete project management of circuit grooming projects. Candidate must have excellent knowledge, specialized depth of expertise in type II ordering with external vendors, vendor pricing platforms, and electronic & manual order entry through vendor portals and interfaces. Candidate must also work with and project manage internal groups including ISP, OSP, Engineering, Accounts Payable, NCC, Grooms Technicians, Site Tech’s, and Service Delivery Coordinators, as well as work through their processes to push project through to completion. This person will take lead of internal & external teams and may be a lead or POC for projects. Candidate will also work with customer-related contacts to coordinate projects and see them through to completion while maintaining a positive customer relationship. Must have in depth understanding of telecommunications service life cycle and data correlation from order through design to billing. This position is responsible for forecasting and reporting against financial targets and project goals. Candidate must be able to solve complex problems, and take a broad perspective to identify solutions. Must be able to work independently, with minimal guidance. Candidate must have excellent working knowledge of M6, Salesforce, and TEOCO. Canadian Government Security Clearance a plus. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills / Knowledge:

• Expert knowledge of Type II / Off-net ordering systems and processes with multiple vendors including CLEC’s & ILEC’s.
• Experience in Access Planning, Capacity Planning, Circuit Design, and Billing Reconciliation 
• Strong Project Management and Communication skills
• Vendor billing reconciliation and dispute identification.
• Experience in Cost / Benefit Analysis, and Ad Hoc Reporting as needed
• Knowledge of SONET, DS3/DS1, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks, Wavelength, IP, & Ethernet, Live Media networks and products.
• 5+ years of experience working on complex, innovative projects /networks.
• Demonstrated investigational and problem solving skills.
• Candidates must possess excellent analytical judgment and decision making skills with the ability to adapt to change
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently and effectively
• High Energy individual with strong work ethic
• Must be a self-motivated and able to multi-task
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's Degree, Engineering or Business Administration other related financial or technical field, or equivalent work experience.

Base pay range: $65,600 - $80,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

• Fitness membership discounts

• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.