Sr. Manager – Access Management & Carrier Relationships Dallas, TX or Denver, CO

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.

Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Work Location Hybrid Dallas, TX or Denver, CO

The Role

The Manager, Access Management & Carrier Relationships is responsible for managing and optimizing external network access agreements and strategic partner relationships that support the company’s network operations and growth objectives. This role oversees the full lifecycle of access agreements—including collocation space and power, fiber distribution procurement, pole attachments, and Rights to Use (RTU) network facilities—ensuring contractual compliance, financial accuracy, and operational performance.

The position serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners, leading operational performance reviews, monitoring Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and driving issue resolution to meet performance targets. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with legal, engineering, procurement, finance, and operations teams to support agreement execution, financial reconciliation, and continuous improvement.

This individual brings a strong combination of contract management expertise, financial acumen, and relationship leadership, with the ability to analyze performance metrics, resolve disputes, and communicate clearly at all levels—including delivering executive-level presentations and recommendations.

The Main Responsibilities

• Manage relationships and administer access agreements with external companies, including collocated network space (space and power), fiber distribution cable procurement, pole attachments, and Rights to Use (RTU) network facilities.
• Prepare for and lead operational performance reviews with internal leaders and external stakeholders, presenting key metrics and recommendations.
• Monitor and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between companies, ensuring performance targets are met and issues are promptly resolved.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with network partners to support operational excellence and mutual business objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with legal, engineering, procurement, finance, and other relevant teams to support agreement management and execution.
• Reconcile all network-related invoices, validate SLA penalties, and resolve invoice disputes in collaboration with finance and vendor teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for all agreements, financial transactions, performance reviews, and related activities.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.

Main Requirements

·          Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

·          Excellent project management and organizational abilities.

·          Financial acumen with experience in invoice reconciliation, dispute resolution, and SLA penalty validation.

·          Ability to analyze and report on operational and SLA performance metrics.

·          Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement and presentations.

·          Relationship-building skills with both internal teams and external partners.

·          Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

·          Proficiency with project management, financial tracking, and reporting tools

·          Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

·          Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across internal teams and with external partners.

·          Create and deliver executive level presentations (MS PowerPoint & MS Excel)

·          Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·          Exceptional problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Qualifications:

·          Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Finance, Telecommunications, or a related field.

·          8+ years of experience working with major telecommunications vendors and service providers.

·          Demonstrated experience with access agreements, network partnerships, infrastructure contracts, and financial reconciliation.

·          Familiarity with telecom industry practices, including collocation, fiber procurement, Pole Agreements, Right to Use (RTU) agreements, and invoice management.

·          Experience leading cross-functional meetings and performance reviews with senior leaders.

·          PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.

·          Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and reconciliation preferred.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

 Location Based Pay Ranges:

$100,000-$140,000

Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

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 and/or 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, martial 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, and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.

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