Corporate Compliance & Ethics Manager

About Forged Fiber At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions. We're looking for top-tier talent to join Forged Fiber—people who can bring this mindset to everyday work and deliver meaningful results. Forged Fiber is about more than building a network—it's about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence. The Role We are seeking a Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program Leader to build, design, manage, and mature Forged Fiber's corporate compliance and ethics program. This role currently reports to the Head of Legal. The Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program Leader is responsible for developing and operationalizing a corporate compliance and integrity program across a multi-state footprint. In a lean legal department, this role also provides broad-based support on related legal and operational matters as needs arise. This is a highly visible role for a compliance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, works autonomously, and serves as a key operational partner to the legal team and the company’s senior leaders. What You'll Do As a Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program Leader, typical tasks may include, but are not limited to: Compliance Program Development and Management: Design, implement, and maintain the company's corporate compliance program, including policy development and maintenance, training, compliance monitoring, auditing coordination, and periodic reporting to the Head of Legal, senior leadership, board of directors, and others as appropriate. Ethics Program Administration: Own and manage the company's ethics and integrity program, including the code of business conduct, supporting compliance policies, reporting mechanisms, training, and ethics hotline administration. Help to conduct or support investigations related to ethics/integrity complaints and compliance concerns. Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver compliance and ethics training programs across the organization, track training completion, and maintain records to demonstrate program effectiveness. Third-Party Compliance: Conduct third-party compliance diligence and support investigations as needed. General Compliance and Legal Support: As part of a small, collaborative legal team, this role may provide broad-based support on related legal and operational matters, including assisting with document review and due diligence, compliance-related contract provisions, and coordination with outside counsel. Flexibility to support multiple areas is essential. About You You are an enthusiastic, proactive, detail-oriented compliance professional with a proven ability to build, manage, and mature corporate compliance and ethics programs in a complex, multi-state environment. You take pride in creating and managing practical, efficient, and effective compliance and ethics infrastructure. You're a problem solver who understands how to balance compliance and ethics requirements with operational realities and knows how to earn trust by working collaboratively across all company functions. You enjoy managing complex workflows, anticipating operational needs, and delivering high-quality work product with minimal supervision. You work autonomously while collaborating closely senior leaders on strategic priorities. You bring: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field; compliance certifications (e.g., CCEP, CHC, or equivalent) are preferred 8+ years of experience in corporate compliance, regulatory compliance, ethics and integrity administration, or a related field, with a strong background in compliance and ethics program design, implementation, and management Experience developing and maintaining compliance and ethics policies, training programs, and reporting, monitoring, and auditing frameworks Knowledge of ethics program administration, including hotline management, investigations support, and reporting Experience supporting a multi-state operational footprint, particularly in infrastructure or telecommunications environments, is preferred Familiarity with FCC regulations, state public utility commission requirements, OSHA requirements, ESG obligations, and/or environmental compliance in field operations environments is a plus Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and willingness to support the broader Legal team, as needed Work Location Dallas (Hybrid) Compensation & Benefits This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary by location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Forged Fiber also offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. What to Expect Next Background Screening If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records, motor vehicle reports, and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Equal Employment Opportunities It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments, or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, is a fair chance employer, and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made. © 2026 Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC #J-18808-Ljbffr Page Mechanical Group, Inc.