Operational Readiness Lead

Brightspeed has an exciting opportunity for an  Operational Readiness Lead specializing in providing business stakeholders with an assurance that platform and process functionality integration are in a state to deliver on commitments and achieve their goals to join our rapidly growing team! As an individual contributor you will be responsible for Operational Readiness planning and execution Operational Readiness Testing business requirements verification Go / No Go management and deployment support. You will work closely with IT and Business Operations teams to ensure alignment of processes and visions.  This position will report to the Sr. Manager Platform Innovation-Service Delivery and Dispatch.

As the Operational Readiness Lead your responsibilities will include :

• Help develop a scalable and robust cross-domain E2E transformation workflow management process including design implementation execution monitoring and quality assurance for Mass Markets (MM) and Enterprise & Wholesale (E&W)
• Drive long-term modernization and technical advancement planning for Field Operations programs
• Support program operational deployment activities including T-40 planning deployment logistics stakeholder support and readiness communications
• Lead the domain to develop and drive testing related strategies requirements operational readiness and implementation in alignment with business strategies
• Direct and develop business specific test cycles and cases that provide Day in the Life based readiness testing scenarios
• Define operational business readiness stage gate criteria for activities including : minimal viable product (MVP) production testing first office application (FOA) and general availability (GA)
• Direct comprehensive end-to-end (E2E) testing spanning from Buy Flow to Billing meticulously documenting daily outcomes including pass fail exceptions defect handling and retesting ensuring a seamless flow in both User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and production environments meeting program deadlines
• Chair the daily UAT and ORT testing sessions facilitating active participation from all essential stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Take the lead in crafting daily testing readouts and executive summaries by facilitating discussions with key stakeholders ensuring alignment and delivering cohesive information to the Executive team
• Define and effectively communicate any significant risks and dependencies to the leadership team ensuring clarity and transparency
• Support application UAT BVT ORT release scheduling and system integration
• Support program deployment activities
• Support testing in existing cloned and new platforms for Brightspeed Fiber Brightspeed Now Legacy Copper Legacy GPON & QF for Mass Market & Enterprise & Wholesale including but not limited to :

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WHY JOIN US

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area whenever possible to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed we have roles that are designated as remote hybrid office or field-based depending on the position business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program including competitive medical dental vision and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

Inclusion and belonging  are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real .

When we bring our authentic selves to work everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible inclusive and high-quality internet because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals including individuals with a disability / veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact to initiate the accommodations process.

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Remote Work : Yes

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1