Planning Manager

Description

Job Summary

The Planning Manager plays a critical role in coordinating and overseeing all Outside Plant (OSP) construction planning activities across Full Circle Fiber Partners. This high-visibility position will serve as the primary point of contact for project planning functions and will support teams involved in construction and maintenance operations.

This role works closely with senior leadership at Full Circle and with our customers’ field and network teams. The Planning Manager leads a distributed team of project managers and coordinators, ensuring alignment with both customer programs and corporate initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support dispersed project managers and coordinators across planning and implementation teams.
• Develop and maintain project production reporting using standard project management tools (Gantt charts, Kanban, RAID logs, etc.)
• Facilitate project/program status meetings, tactical readouts, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
• Serve as the authoritative source for all project/program statuses.
• Develop and manage project intake, planning, and disposition processes.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to support project and business goals.
• Create and analyze performance reporting metrics on a daily, monthly, and quarterly basis to track success and identify areas for improvement.
• Mentor and coach junior staff on project planning processes, procedures, and best practices.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project planning or management within the telecom, cable, MSO, or similar industries.
• Experience leading project managers and coordinators in a telecommunications or infrastructure setting.
• Strong background in Outside Plant construction and/or network engineering.
• Familiarity with project financials and accounting.
• Proficient in PMBOK or similar project management methodologies.
• Certifications such as PgMP, PMP, or Prince2 are a plus, but not required.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to navigate matrixed organizations and build consensus across multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, MS Project, and MS Teams.
• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, or Confluence is a plus.

Work Environment

This role is best suited for a professional who thrives in a dynamic, startup-like environment focused on measurable outcomes. The position is primarily office-based, with opportunities for a hybrid work schedule. Expect to work closely with industry partners and contingent resources as part of project execution.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent relevant work experience.
  

Working Conditions:

• Office, hybrid, or remote environment – as determined by leadership.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.