Senior Network Planning & Build Architect

Job Title: Senior Network Planning & Build Clienthitect


Location: Bellevue ,WA


Duration: 6+ Months of Contract with Possible Extension

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Execution


Drive network planning and build strategy execution, translating business goals into actionable roadmaps
Lead strategic initiatives such as 5G expansion, fiber densification, rural coverage, and capacity upgrades
Partner with leadership to define OKRs/KPIs (coverage, capacity, cost efficiency, deployment velocity) [indeed.com]
Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities to optimize network investment decisions
2. Program & Portfolio Governance


Oversee end-to-end program management across planning, design, site acquisition, and deployment lifecycle
Establish governance frameworks, RAG reporting, and executive dashboards
Drive accountability for milestone delivery across cross-functional teams (RAN, Transport, Core, Operations)
Ensure alignment to budget, timeline, and regulatory commitments
3. Cross-Functional Alignment & Execution


Act as the central coordination point across:
Network Engineering (RAN/Core/Transport)
Site Acquisition & Construction
Vendors/OEMs and Managed Service Partners
Finance, Procurement, and Regulatory teams
Break silos and ensure seamless communication and execution across domains
4. Executive Advisory & Decision Support


Serve as a trusted advisor to the Network Planning & Build leadership
Provide data-driven insights on network performance, coverage gaps, and capacity planning
Prepare executive reviews, board materials, and investment cases
Support decision-making on network investments, vendor selection, and prioritization
5. Operational Excellence & Transformation


Drive process optimization and tools rationalization across planning and deployment workflows
Introduce automation, AI/ML insights, and digital transformation initiatives in network planning
Improve cycle times for site rollout, permitting, and deployment execution
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost, quality, and speed
6. Vendor & Ecosystem Management


Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and partners for network deployment execution
Track vendor performance, SLAs, and delivery commitments
Support commercial and operational governance of vendor ecosystem
7. Communication & Stakeholder Management


Manage executive communications, reporting cadence, and leadership reviews
Ensure alignment between field teams, engineering groups, and executive leadership
Represent the leadership team in critical internal/external forums
Key Outcomes / Success Metrics


Network rollout milestones delivered on time and within budget
Improved coverage, capacity, and network performance metrics
Reduction in deployment cycle time and cost per site
Strong cross-functional alignment and execution discipline
High-quality executive reporting and decision enablement
12-18+ years in telecom (Network Planning / Deployment / Engineering / Program Management)
Proven leadership in large-scale network build programs (5G, fiber, RAN transformation)
Experience working with cross-functional engineering and vendor ecosystems


Education


Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field