[Hiring] Fiber Test & Acceptance Project Manager @Zayo Group

Role Description

Zayo is seeking an experienced Fiber Test & Acceptance Project Manager to lead the testing, validation, quality assurance, and final acceptance of long-haul Outside Plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure. This position is responsible for managing the end-to-end fiber testing and acceptance process, ensuring newly constructed fiber routes meet Zayo's engineering standards, customer specifications, contractual requirements, and operational readiness expectations.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of EXFO or Viavi Fiber Test Analysis Platforms, fiber optic splicing, OTDR testing, insertion loss analysis, and dark fiber acceptance with proven project management, vendor oversight, financial accountability, and problem-solving experience.

Our Fiber Test & Acceptance Project Manager will work closely with OSP Construction, Fiber Engineering, Field Operations, Network Operations, project managers, customers, and external contractors to ensure fiber routes are tested, deficiencies are resolved, and complete, accurate closeout packages are delivered on schedule.

This role requires someone who can manage multiple projects simultaneously, hold testing and splicing contractors accountable, interpret technical testing results, identify risks early, and drive projects through final acceptance and operational handoff.

Location: Remote within the United States.

Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, such as OPT, TN, H1B or any other type of work visa, now or in the future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of telecommunications experience involving OSP fiber infrastructure, fiber construction, optical transport, project management, or related network deployment activities.
• Minimum of five (5) years of project, contract, or capital management experience, preferably supporting long-haul OSP or large-scale telecommunications infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing fiber splicing, testing, acceptance, and project closeout activities.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects, contractors, schedules, budgets, and competing priorities.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of OSP fiber construction methods, fiber optic infrastructure, splicing practices, and optical network design principles.
• Practical experience reviewing and interpreting fiber optic test results, particularly OTDR and insertion loss testing.
• Understanding of fiber acceptance requirements, testing methodologies, and customer-specific performance thresholds.
• Ability to identify testing deficiencies and coordinate technical troubleshooting and corrective action.
• Familiarity with EXFO, VIAVI, Anritsu, or comparable fiber testing equipment and reporting platforms.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, splice diagrams, route maps, redlines, as-built documentation, and technical closeout packages.
• Understanding of fiber construction standards, quality assurance, and network inventory requirements.

Benefits

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave