Cable TV Fiber Manager

Description
The position of Cable TV Program Manager is a regular full-time, exempt managerial role that responsible for leading and managing all splicing operations within the Cable TV business unit. This role provides oversight of supervisors, coordinators, and field technicians to ensure all projects are delivered safely, on time, and to customer and company standards. The Manager is accountable for workforce planning, quality assurance, budget performance, and operational excellence across all Cable TV splicing activities. The position requires strong leadership, advanced technical knowledge of splicing practices, and the ability to collaborate with both internal leadership and external partners. This position has multiple direct reports, works out of the Statham, Georgia office and reports directly to the Fiber Program Manager.

This position works a schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position will have intermittent travel around the metro Atlanta area, and at times elsewhere in the state of Georgia, to conduct field-based inspections at various job sites. As a condition of employment, this position may be required to work extended hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as operational business needs require along with overnight travel to other job sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all splicing operations within the Cable TV business unit, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Develop and manage staffing plans, resource allocation, and project schedules to meet customer and company requirements.
• Monitor budgets and expenses, track variances, and implement corrective measures when necessary.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex splicing or project challenges.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for splicing processes, tools, and training.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to customer specifications.

• Provide leadership and direction to fiber splicing crews and subcontractors, providing direction, training, and performance oversight.
• Promote a culture of Safety First and ensure adherence to Company, customer, local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Develop, mentor, and evaluate supervisors and other direct reports to ensure workforce readiness and professional growth.
• This leadership role is expected to champion and support Company policies, procedures, and Values, while holding employees accountable to them.

• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and customer leadership teams to align goals and resolve issues.
• Foster professional communication with customers, project managers, and internal leadership regarding status, risks, and project needs

• Serve as the primary technical and operational contact for fiber ‑ related work across assigned projects.

• Review and approve splicing documentation, testing results, and project records for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and present progress reports, performance metrics, and strategic updates to senior leadership.
• Utilize project tracking tools and documentation systems to report progress and issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Conduct site visits to verify splicing quality, safety compliance, and productivity.
• Oversee fusion splicing, OTDR testing, troubleshooting, and validation of fiber ‑ optic performance.
• Ensure all work meets quality, safety, and customer standards along with compliance with industry standards (TIA & ANSI).

Position Requirements

• Completion of a High School Diploma or attainment of a General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D).
• Valid Class C License (CDL) license with no restrictions and a clean driving record.

• 7+ years of experience in fiber or coax splicing, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Deep knowledge of coax and fiber splicing techniques, closures, documentation, and testing standards.
• Experience managing large splicing teams across multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of internal Cable TV network construction and maintenance practices.
• Proficiency with splicing test equipment (OTDR, Power Meter/Light Source, VFL, etc.) and digital reporting systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tracking tools.
• Preference given to applicants with either OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

• Visual acuity for reading prints, splicing documentation, and inspecting completed work.
• Applicants must be able to wear personal protective equipment (“PPE”) when on job sites or other locations as directed.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials up to 50 pounds without an accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work in warehouse, yard and outdoors jobsites for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to climb ladders, telephone poles and work at heights when providing directed training.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with a commitment to safety & quality.
• Respected technical resource with a calm, professional presence.

• Ability to work outdoors with exposure to outdoor conditions, heights, confined spaces, and active equipment under varied weather conditions that include humidity & seasonal temperature changes.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Cable-East, Inc. (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant seeking employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
This job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.