Manager, Inside Plant (ISP)

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Fitchburg, WI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Internet of Things • Mobile • On-Demand • Software
The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the company.
The Role
Lead and manage inside plant operations staff and facilities, overseeing installation, operation, and repair of headend, hub, colocation, and OTN equipment. Maintain critical infrastructure (power, HVAC, fire suppression), ensure FCC/OSHA compliance, participate in capex/opex forecasting, manage employee lifecycle and on-call rotations, and coordinate cross-functional activities for enterprise activations.
Summary Generated by Built In
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Are you ready to lead Spectrum's Inside Plant Operations staff and facilities? As the Manager, ISP you will oversee disciplined operational practices, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. You will manage staff responsible for the reception, and distribution of off-air transport programming utilizing coaxial cable, and fiber optic transmission technologies. You will manage all critical infrastructure design and installation. This includes the installation, construction, operation, and repair of all equipment associated with the headend, hub, colocations and optical transport network (OTN) facilities. Support enterprise end user turn up and activations and manage on-call rotation as necessary.
How You'll Make an Impact
  • Ensure structured, consistent, and disciplined execution of work tasks
  • Maintain support and upgrade critical infrastructure hardware, including but not limited to AC/DC power systems, HVAC systems and fire suppression
  • Participate in preparing and executing capex/opex forecasting
  • Responsible for employee lifecycle, including performance management of staff

Working Conditions
  • Work in a 24x7, fast-paced environment
  • Exposure to continuous moderate noise

What You'll Bring to Spectrum
Required Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, and / or equivalent work experience

Experience
  • 8+ years engineering experience
  • 2+ years management / supervisory experience
  • 2+ years project management experience

License
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License with a safe driving record

Skills
  • Knowledge of Spectrum products and services and HFC
  • Ability to handle multiple projects, tasks, make decisions, and solve
  • problems while working under pressure
  • Ability to supervise and motivate others
  • Ability to use personal computer and software applications
  • Knowledge of all FCC compliance reports and other rules and regulations
  • Demonstrated understanding of applicable local, state, federal, and OSHA rules and regulations
  • Demonstrated understanding of HVAC and power distribution systems
  • Knowledge of Analog Transmission Line Theory, Electronic theory, Federal Communications Commission regulations, Fiber Optic theory, National Electric Code and National Electric Safety Code

Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of critical facility construction/maintenance

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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.
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Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.
Grow Your Career Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.

Skills Required

  • Authorization to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 8+ years engineering experience
  • 2+ years management/supervisory experience
  • 2+ years project management experience
  • Valid Driver's License with a safe driving record
  • Knowledge of Hybrid Fiber-Coax (HFC) systems and Spectrum products/services
  • Knowledge of coaxial cable and fiber optic transmission technologies and Optical Transport Network (OTN)
  • Demonstrated understanding of HVAC and power distribution (AC/DC) systems
  • Knowledge of FCC compliance reports, FCC regulations, OSHA rules and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations
  • Knowledge of Analog Transmission Line Theory, Electronic Theory, Fiber Optic Theory, National Electric Code (NEC), and National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
  • Ability to supervise, motivate staff, handle multiple projects, make decisions under pressure, and manage on-call rotations
  • Ability to use personal computer and general software applications
  • Knowledge of critical facility construction/maintenance

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Spectrum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support 401(k) match is dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of pay, plus an additional 3% company contribution for most employees, creating up to 9% in annual employer retirement funding. This structure provides meaningful, predictable long-term savings support.
  • Affordable Benefits Medical, dental, and vision options are positioned as affordable, with the company absorbing annual cost increases for the past 12 years to keep employee premiums lower. 24/7 EAP counseling expands access to no-cost mental health support.
  • Parental & Family Support Six weeks paid parental leave (14 weeks for birth mothers), fertility benefits, and up to $15,000 for adoption and surrogacy indicate strong family-building support. These benefits complement standard PTO and paid holidays that increase with tenure.

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HQ: Stamford, CT
100,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

Our Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation’s fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV app, and the most advanced WiFi, serving nearly 100 million users and 500 million devices. We are transforming the next era of connectivity and entertainment experiences together.   The experience within Spectrum’s Product and Technology team is unmatched and there are opportunities to grow your career as a designer, architect, engineer, developer, operator, or data scientist.  We are creative, disciplined, hard-working, complex-problem solvers that believe in collaborating to deliver the highest quality customer experience.

Why Work With Us

At Spectrum, we continually refine technology, process, and structure. We are committed to delivering a superior network infrastructure, the most competitive products, and highly rated customer experiences. Our talented team of experts deploys technology solutions and builds systems and tools for our employees to provide exceptional operations.

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