The Development Manager is responsible for all aspects of the site acquisition, zoning and construction processes. Manager has primary responsibility to produce executed leases, entitlements and construction, all of which leads to getting new sites on air and new technology deployed to existing sites. Manager must be able to work and coordinate all development efforts with RF and Operations; team collaboration skills are essential. Manager is responsible for meeting all development milestones necessary to achieve forecast goals tied to capital spending. Manager is expected to initiate and execute strategic planning. Manager is expected to forecast all major development milestones. Manager may negotiate competitive site acquisition and zoning vendor contracts in accordance with market conditions and will be responsible to manage quality of agents in the market. Manager will be responsible in guiding the Markets Site Advocacy program and will be involved with frequent communication with Municipalities, Jurisdictional Agencies and the Connecticut Siting Council. Responsible for Landlord Relations on existing sites as required.
What you'll do in your role.
Manage and track production pertaining to cell site leasing, zoning, and construction
Administer contracts and track purchase orders regarding zoning, leasing, and construction milestones
Manage materials and logistics functions, tracking of equipment, bill of materials management, and overseeing support vendors
Draft and implement development processes, management plans and contract deliverable schedules (baselines), operational troubleshooting and training
Regularly directs the work of direct reports comprised of contractors and/or employees
Exercises approval authority for all employees hired into the department
Communicates and oversees cross functional or company-wide initiatives
Leads the implementation of policy or organization structure changes
Determines headcount, skill sets and other resources needed to accomplish the mission of the department(s)
Influences executives regarding strategy or and to achieve business objectives
Coordinates and integrates staff activities and resources across functional teams to implement strategies
Acts as a top management intermediary to communicate Company direction to employees in multiple functions
Strong communication skills with experience in public speaking
Past experience in mentoring and accelerating the growth of high potential performers.
Past experience in motivating and inspiring teams towards company goals and objectives
Prepares Departmental budgets and fiscal accountability.
Experience in Network Disaster Recovery is recommended however not required.
The experience you'll bring.
Knowledge of land use regulations and public agency decision-making process pertaining to cell sites
Ability to negotiate cell site leases with any/all existing or potential landlords (e.g. public agencies, private corporations, private citizens and non-profit agencies)
Principles and constraints of construction
Principles and practice in team building across various engineering disciplines (e.g. RF, Operations, Development and Property Management)
Minimum five (5) years industry experience in development-related activity
Minimum two (2) years supervisory responsibility for both employees and contract personnel
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States
High School Diploma or GED
T-Mobile requires all employees in this position to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work, unless precluded from doing so by applicable law. The CDC currently defines -fully vaccinated- as two weeks after the second dose for Pfizer and Moderna, and two weeks after the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. T-Mobile will require proof of vaccination prior to successful applicant's first day of work, and will consider requests for exemption from this requirement during the offer phase (1) as a reasonable accommodation for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs where the accommodation would not cause T-Mobile undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others, or (2) for other reasons under applicable law.
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Position details
Req ID: 192803BR
Department: Engineering
Travel Required: No
