Full-Time

Greenfield Program Manager

Joint Trench

Google Fiber

Google Fiber

1,001-5,000 employees

Fiber-optic broadband internet service provider

Compensation Overview

$136k - $149.6k/yr

+ Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Charlotte, NC, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Computer Networking

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7 years of combined experience in network operations, network engineering, or network construction, or industry-facing roles (e.g., sales, program management, or vendor partnerships) with demonstrated knowledge of ISP builds, infrastructure deployment, and SFU (Single-Family Unit) Greenfield implementation.
  • Familiarity with GIS systems and the ability to interpret network documentation such as CAD files, Google Earth data, FTTH records, or as-built maps.
  • Experience working with Telecommunications Providers, Power Companies, or Cable Providers.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for supervising an entire market’s or region’s execution of Single Family Joint Trench Greenfield Construction from discovery through the joint trench as-built prior to hand-off to forward build teams.
  • Cultivate and maintain essential contacts, processes, and documentation related to developers, municipal and utility relationships, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proactively contact developers, builders, and contractors in the market, building and fostering relationships needed to ensure good business partnerships and GFiber participating in joint trench projects (including conduit delivery coordination)
  • Single point of contact for cross functional program leads, including national leadership teams encompassing sales, construction, and engineering.
  • Utilizes existing or modified GFiber systems for adequate tracking and staging of new projects to ensure transparent awareness of each project’s status.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working directly with home builders and developers for the purposes of joint trench participation by telecommunications companies.
  • 10 years of experience in network operations, network engineering, network construction, or industry-facing roles with exposure to technical infrastructure and customer requirements.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to represent the organization with external stakeholders.
  • Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional teams, external partners, and customer-facing initiatives.
  • Experience working with vendor management, customer engagement, or strategic partnerships in the telecommunications industry.

Google Fiber provides high-speed fiber-optic broadband for homes and small businesses. It uses fiber-to-the-home connections to offer symmetric upload and download speeds across several tiers, with no data caps, no equipment fees, and no annual contracts. It differentiates itself by its fast, equal-speed internet and by building or leveraging fiber networks rather than relying on traditional cable infrastructure, while shifting TV offerings to streaming partners. Its goal is to expand ultra-fast internet access and boost competition in the broadband market, supported by a planned merger with Astound Broadband to fund further expansion while Alphabet retains a minority stake.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Las Vegas launched March 11, 2026, expanding GFiber into a fast-growing market.
  • Wake Forest and Douglas County construction deepen GFiber's 2026 expansion pipeline.
  • Pacifica Place validates GFiber's multifamily strategy with instant-on connectivity and smart-home lock-in.

What critics are saying

  • The Stonepeak-Astound merger still needs regulatory approval, delaying integration until Q4 2026.
  • AT&T, Comcast, and Charter intensify overbuild battles in GFiber markets like Texas and Chicago.
  • If integration slips, Alphabet's minority exit signals GFiber became a capital-intensive asset, not a standalone winner.

What makes Google Fiber unique

  • GFiber launched 3 gig Wi-Fi 7 managed networking at Irvine's Pacifica Place in June 2026.
  • GFiber's symmetrical pricing and no-contract model still separates it from cable incumbents.
  • March 11, 2026 merger with Astound creates a larger national fiber platform under Dinni Jain.

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Associated Press
Jun 16th, 2026
GFiber and Quext launch 3 gig Wi-Fi 7 multifamily network at Irvine Company's Pacifica Place

GFiber and smart property technology provider Quext have launched a next-generation connectivity solution at Irvine Company's 896-unit Pacifica Place property in Irvine, California. The deployment represents the first multifamily implementation of 3 gigabit symmetrical speeds with Wi-Fi 7 technology. The system provides residents with instant connectivity upon move-in through Quext's app, eliminating installation delays. Residents receive a private network that extends throughout their units and common areas, enabling control of smart home devices anywhere on the property. The solution integrates with Irvine Company's Tour Guide app, allowing prospective residents secure property access during self-guided tours. According to the National Multifamily Housing Council, nearly 75% of apartment tenants consider pre-installed Wi-Fi an important amenity. GFiber currently operates in 19 states across America.

Business Wire
Mar 17th, 2026
Astound appoints Ettienne Brandt CEO ahead of GFiber merger following Frontier's $20B Verizon sale

Astound has appointed Ettienne Brandt as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Brandt will lead the company as it prepares for a planned combination with GFiber (formerly Google Fiber), announced on 11 March, which would create the largest independent fibre-based broadband provider in the United States. Brandt brings over 25 years of telecommunications experience. He most recently served as executive vice president, commercial at Frontier Communications, playing a key role in the company's transformation that led to its $20 billion sale to Verizon. He has previously worked for British Telecom, EE, Orange and Virgin Media. Astound provides internet, Wi-Fi, mobile, TV and fibre-optic solutions across multiple US states, including Texas, California and New York.

GeekWire
Mar 12th, 2026
Born as Wave in the Seattle area, Astound Broadband is merging with GFiber as new internet provider

For the Pacific Northwest tech corridor, the deal is the latest chapter for a business born in Kirkland, Wash., as Wave Broadband. Founded by Steve Weed, Wave grew into a dominant regional challenger to traditional cable giants.