Associate Director, Franchise & ROW

The Associate Director of Franchise & Right of Way leads strategic planning, acquisition, and lifecycle management for public franchises and private rights-of-way supporting Verizon's long-haul fiber optic and AI network infrastructure. This leadership role involves managing a high-performing team, overseeing contract lifecycle management, and directing negotiations with local authorities, state DOTs, and landowners. The position ensures timely, cost-effective network deployment while maintaining compliance and protecting the company's legal interests across multi-jurisdictional routes.