At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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We are looking for a Corporate Transformation Director to join our growing team! In this role, you will accelerate value creation from existing initiatives via strategic problem-solving to remove roadblocks/establish enablers and define incremental initiatives to bridge value gap. You will own a portfolio of initiatives with line leaders to drive through the change leadership process which includes structuring of ambiguous problems, identifying root causes, designing mitigation plans, organizing teams to execute, enabling change leadership throughout the organization, and advancing initiatives to get results. You will be responsible for ensuring team & stakeholder accountability against transformation charter, delivering end-to-end results rapidly, and creating the right level of transparency to the key stakeholders to promote collaboration and effective adoption.

In this position you will report directly to the Senior Director, Corporate Transformation.

As a Corporate Transformation Director, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Initiative accelerants
  • Identify gaps between existing transformation initiatives and budget / long-range plan targets
  • Diagnose major roadblocks to initiatives, find root causes and design plans to address
• Cross-departmental Initiative Enablers
  • Partner with initiative managers to understand success factors and critical enablers
  • Identify and establish cross-initiative, organization-level enablers (e.g., change management, analytics)
• Incremental Initiatives
  • Identify opportunities, over and above current initiatives, to realize and surpass annual targets
  • Validate, quantify, and define implementation plan before handing over execution to an initiative lead
• Program strategic review
  • Risk assessment of the overall value creation plan
  • Proactively identify ways to continuously improve existing transformation program and to mitigate its risks
• Executive communication
  • Prepare comprehensive reports in coordination with the rest of the Transformation team and presentations summarizing the status of transformation initiatives, including key milestones, achievements, and challenges
  • Present findings to senior leadership and stakeholders, providing actionable insights and recommendations for improvement

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Required experience
  • 10+ years of experience in a top tier strategy consulting firm
  • 10+ years of relevant Telecom experience 
  • 10+ years of relevant experience and career progression
• Structured problem solving & analytical skills
  • Ability to navigate ambiguous problem contexts and identify relevant issues/resolutions through a structured process
  • Excellent quantitative skills and data driven decision making capabilities
• Strong executive communication / presence
  • Ability to clearly articulate insights (verbal & written)
• Stakeholder Management
  • Proven experience in complex programmatic change leadership, with the ability to run multiple transformational programs simultaneously and deliver high-quality results and business value
• Unwavering focus on results while creating strong relationships
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Track-record of academic rigor
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field at a leading university

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Corporate Transformation experience at a private equity portfolio company

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End – East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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