Corporate Transformation Director

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed byApollo Global Management,our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality....designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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We are looking for a Corporate Transformation Director to join our growing team! In this role, you will drive enterprise-wide initiatives to accelerate value creation and deliver measurable business results. You will partner with senior leaders to identify performance gaps, remove barriers, and enable cross-functional execution across transformation programs. You will lead strategic problem-solving, oversees initiative delivery, and ensures organizational alignment to achieve short- and long-term corporate objectives.

As a Corporate Transformation Director, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Lead a portfolio of high-impact transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment to enterprise goals and rapid value realization
• Identify gaps between existing initiatives and budget or long-range plan targets; diagnose root causes and define mitigation plans
• Collaborate with initiative leaders to establish cross-functional enablers such as change management, data analytics, and performance tracking
• Identify, validate, and define incremental opportunities beyond current initiatives to accelerate results
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and proactively recommend improvements to strengthen transformation execution and governance
• Monitor initiative progress, ensuring accountability to charters, milestones, and expected outcomes
• Develop and deliver executive-ready presentations and reports summarizing initiative performance, key risks, and recommended actions
• Foster collaboration and alignment across business units to ensure sustainable adoption of transformation initiatives

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field from a leading university
• 10+ years of experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm, or in a corporate strategy/transformation leadership role
• 10+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry or a closely related sector
• Demonstrated career progression with increasing scope and leadership accountability
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex and ambiguous contexts
• Proven track record in large-scale transformation or change leadership programs
• Excellent quantitative and data-driven decision-making skills
• Exceptional executive presence with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong partnerships across functions and influence without direct authority
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver measurable impact in a fast-paced environment

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Corporate transformation experience within a private equity portfolio company
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent)

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC.We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness throughphysical, emotional and financial health.Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

Inclusion and belongingare at the center of our grounding belief inBeing Real.

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us befierce advocatesfor moreaccessible,inclusiveand high-quality internet, because webelieve doing so promotesequityin the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact taaccommodationrequests@brightspeed.com to initiate the accommodations process.

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