Director of Network Operations

CONFIDENTIAL – Director, Network Operations & Development (Fiber Infrastructure) – Shreveport / North LouisianaValor Front has been retained to identify a Director, Network Operations & Development, for a well-capitalized, sponsor-backed fiber infrastructure platform that builds and operates large-scale dark fiber and conduit networks to support hyperscale data centers and major carriers.This is a high-impact leadership role with market-level ownership in a new growth market. You will lead development, construction, delivery, and operational readiness for a major fiber build already underway in North Louisiana, with a clear expansion roadmap into the region.What you will doOwn market execution end-to-end: development planning, construction delivery, and operational handoffLead outside plant (OSP) design coordination and partner selection (engineering, construction, permitting, locate/damage prevention)Drive permitting, easements, right-of-way strategy, and cross-jurisdiction schedule managementManage budgets, procurement/material flow, change orders, and vendor performance to ensure on-time deliveryBuild the operational playbook for network readiness, maintenance response, inventory, and SLA-driven repairsCoordinate with executive leadership and finance stakeholders to deliver milestones and report progressWhat we are looking forProven leadership in fiber infrastructure delivery (OSP / dark fiber / conduit), ideally spanning build + operations transitionStrong experience with permitting, ROW/easements, vendor management, and budget/schedule accountabilityAbility to lead through partners and drive performance without bureaucracyComfortable operating with urgency in a fast-moving, high-visibility environmentLocal knowledge/relationships in Louisiana or strong ability to establish them quickly (Shreveport / North Louisiana preferred)Why this roleSponsor-backed platform with significant capital support and expansion runwayReal "build and run" ownership in a new market (not a study role)Lean team, high trust, and a focus on execution and infrastructure fundamentalsMeaningful upside potential via performance-based incentives/equity participation (details shared in process)Location Shreveport / North Louisiana (primary). Regional travel required.Interested?If you'd like to explore this confidential opportunity, apply here on LinkedIn or message Valor Front directly. Qualified candidates will receive additional details after an initial conversation and NDA as appropriate.