Manager Out of Territory Route

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Manager-Out of Territory Route Acquisition Job Locations US-Remote Location ID 2026-29937 Company TDS Telecom Pay Range $110,400.00 - $179,400.00 Overview At TDS Telecom, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage cutting-edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are dedicated to excellence, which drives us to succeed together, creating a better world through meaningful connections. Ready to make an impact? The Manager-OOT Route Acquisition is responsible for the management of TDS associates and/or consultants who are responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising Colocation/Joint use activities in multiple locations and states. The person filling this position is expected to work closely with representatives from field services, associate managers, consultants, Outside Plant engineers, COLO/ROW team members, 3rd party consultants and construction/engineering contractors for both TDS CLEC/ILEC operations to ensure that the needs of the company are being met. The Manager-OOT Route Acquisition regularly has direct communication and/or negotiation with director level and above outside contractor vendors, city managers, mayors, director of public works and other associated high level decision makers. The incumbent will be responsible for the Colocation/Joint use activities of TDS Telecom fiber networks while conforming to existing RUS Outside Plant (OSP) guidelines and TDS OSP standards. This position is expected to oversee colocation team members responsible for OOT & CLEC/ILEC projects across the entire TDS footprint. The incumbent will continually monitor costs, create/maintain reports, drive adherence to existing TDS Standards/practices, create workflows/protocols if needed and overall job progress to ensure that support of construction projects are completed on time and within budget. The Manager-OOT Route Acquisition drives program-level change in building relationships across internal/external teams to exceed company goals. This position is a strategic thought leader with high level comprehension skills, high level negotiation skills, and proven ability to influence internal/external sources to drive TDS goals/success/agenda. The incumbent will be responsible for setting goals/expectations and creating a positive environment to coach/mentor team members to accomplish those goals. This individual will also look for opportunities to enhance skillsets of... For full info follow application link. Employment at TDS is subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing. At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here! ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/D33C4CCC40DD4D8A