General Manager - Lit Fiber The General Manager (GM) of Lit Fiber Medina will act as the lead executive in the Northeast Ohio Region, representing the Lit Fiber brand. The GM will lead established teams to develop, construct, and provide fiber internet services to residents and businesses in Lit's Northeast Ohio service territory. Lit's This position will work along with the Senior Leadership Team to create the expense and capital operating budget for the Northeast Ohio region. The GM will be responsible for managing the Northeast Ohio Region's profit and loss performance. This is a hands-on position that will require support both in the office and in the field. The GM will interact frequently with local government officials and Lit Corporate personnel regarding all facets of the business. The GM will be responsible for maintaining local company culture and achieving business objectives, as defined by the executive team. Responsibilities: Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed below:
- Day-to-day operations of the system(s), including financial, technical, government relations, fleet, customer relations, and network deployment
- Oversee field activities related to construction, providing hands-on assistance when required
- Provide leadership and direction to local staff, including but not limited to accountability and performance management and identifying developmental needs and solutions
- Serve as the main point of contact for Lit's Northeast Ohio operations. In this capacity, the GM will be required to hold frequent internal team meetings sharing updates, sales results, etc., as well as briefings with external stakeholders
- Full regional P&L/ Capital management responsibility, which includes forecast/budget support, expense ownership including routine review and approvals in coordination with the Finance team
- Establish action plans to meet objectives and review key performance indicator reports and financial statements to determine performance against objectives
- Work in conjunction with Lit's Senior Leadership Team to establish short- and long-term objectives for the service areas, and the strategic development and tactical execution of the associated business plan
- Meet and or exceed assigned sales targets
- Develop and disseminate reports and updates to Lit's Senior Leadership Team on a consistent basis
- Ensures adherence to accounting procedures at local levels (cash controls, accounts payable, inventory, etc.)
- Implement, and represent corporate policies and procedures in the Northeast Ohio region
Qualifications
- 5-10 years of management experience, telecommunications experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year accredited college or university
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and supervisory skills
- Attention to detail and hands-on work style
- Effective communicator across all levels
- Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, business or general ledger software, and database software as required
Reporting to: CEO Employment Type: Full Time (On-Site) Travel: 10% Lit Fiber Equal Opportunity Program Policy The employees of Lit Fiber represent a talented and diverse workforce. Achieving the full potential of this diversity is a business priority that is fundamental to our competitive success. A key element in our workforce diversity programs is Lit Fiber' commitment to equal opportunity. Business activities such as hiring, promotion, and compensation of employees, are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, situation or age. These business activities and the design and administration of Lit's benefit plans comply with all applicable laws, including those dealing with equal opportunity. For qualified people with disabilities, Lit Fiber makes workplace accommodations that comply with laws applicable to the company, and which Lit Fiber determines are reasonable and needed for effective job performance. In respecting and valuing the diversity among our employees, and all those with whom we do business, managers are expected to ensure a working environment that is free of all forms of harassment. This policy is based on sound business judgment and anchored in our Lit Fiber values. Every manager at Lit Fiber is expected to abide by our policy, and all applicable laws on this subject, and to uphold our commitment to workforce diversity.