Manager of Network Planning

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $85,000-$105,000

Job Title : Manager of Network Planning

Department : Outside Plant

Reports to : Director / Manager - Outside Plant

Location : Washington State SOHO (Successful applicant must reside in WA, OR, or ID)

About NoaNet

NoaNet is a non-profit mutual corporation providing telecom solutions and services and is headquartered in Gig Harbor, Washington. For over 20 years, NoaNet has operated a reliable public open-access broadband network that today totals over 3,800 fiber miles and touches every county in Washington State. Our organization provides rural areas access to broadband services, supporting more than 100 last-mile providers that serve more than 260,000 customers. NoaNets owner / members are nine public utility districts and a joint operating agency. Learn more about NoaNet at https : / / noanet.net.

Career Overview

The Manager of Network Planning provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for NoaNet team and partner managed fiber network expansion. This role is central to ensuring the fiber infrastructure evolves in alignment with community and partner needs including technological advancements, and long-term sustainability goals. The Network Planning Manager oversees all aspects of network growth and reinforcementincluding budgeting, project timing, vendor performance, and cross-departmental collaborationto ensure efficient and scalable network development. This includes evaluating network capacity and performance, forecasting future bandwidth and distribution demands, and ensuring network investment aligns with the strategic and financial priorities. Key responsibilities include the management of multiple Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) initiatives, community development partnerships, and state or federal grant-funded projects. The Network Manager leads a team that will include the overview, identification and design of network fiber routes. This will include backbone, middle mile, last mile and service drops along with splicing documents, budgets, reliability, scalability, and operational flexibility. Vendor management and performance accountability are integral to the position, ensuring all contractors meet established goals for quality, timeliness, and budget adherence. The Manager establishes and monitors performance metrics for both internal teams and external partners, driving continuous improvement and consistency across all network development efforts. Through effective collaboration across engineering, operations, and administration functions, the Manager of Network Planning helps position NoaNet as a leader in public broadband infrastructure. The role ensures that network projects are not only technically sound and financially prudent but also advance the organizations mission to deliver reliable, high-capacity connectivity to communities across Washington State.

Responsibilities

Strategic and Proactive Planning

• Assist in driving proactive network planning that supports long-term infrastructure strategies, community development, and broadband expansion goals.
• Develop planning models and frameworks that align with organizational priorities, grant program requirements, and regional connectivity initiatives.
• Evaluate future growth demands and ensure the network architecture supports flexibility and scalability.

Technical and Design Leadership

Financial and Project Management

Vendor and Partner Oversight

Customer and Stakeholder Collaboration

Team Leadership and Development

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

General

Education, Training, Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

Access networks

Availability and Travel Requirements

Other Requirements

Location

Salary / Benefits

EEO : We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or another characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer : The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job.