CABLE ONE, INC.

Senior Manager - Strategic Initiatives

Phoenix AZ Full time

Job Description:

At Sparklight, a Cable One company, you’ll be part of a team that keeps people connected to what matters most. Here, your career is more than just a job—it’s a journey filled with purpose, growth, and support. You’ll thrive in a role that values your well-being, offers a strong work/life balance, and encourages you to make a difference in the community where you live and work. We’re proud to foster a workplace that’s open, inclusive, and genuinely welcoming—where you can be yourself and feel right at home.

What you will do to contribute to the company's success  

1. Strategic Initiative Leadership

  • Operationalize, monitor and implement cross-functional strategic initiatives.
  • Maintain alignment on strategic goals and ensure priorities are clear across teams.
  • Provide oversight for high‑priority, ambiguous, or cross‑departmental initiatives.  

2. Executive Steering Committee Support

  • Serve as a cross‑departmental bridge to improve collaboration.    
  • Coordinate multi-team efforts and remove execution impediments.
  • Identify inefficiencies and process gaps within specified initiative/project.
  • Compile initiative information and assist in developing recommendations for senior leadership.  

3. Operations Transformation

  • Act as an operations liaison ensuring alignment, communication, and structured execution.  
  • Support operational improvement programs, including workflow redesign and integration readiness.
  • Validate and support smooth transitions for system integrations or acquisitions across operations.  

4. Technical Operations & Transitional Leadership

  • Lead critical cross-functional execution during transitional periods (e.g., systems modernization, operational restructuring).  
  • Stabilize daily operations while advancing long-term transformation initiatives.
  • Support Operational Intelligence, Field Operations, and related technical functions to ensure alignment and progress.  

Additional Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain effective communication channels across business units.
  • Assist in preparation of executive-level reports, dashboards, and updates on initiative status.
  • Lead or support special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred (e.g., MBA, MS in Operations, Organizational Leadership).
  • 8+ years of experience in strategy, operations, digital transformation, or program management.
  • Proven track record leading cross-functional enterprise initiatives.
  • Experience supporting or leading operational or technical transformation is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of strategic planning, organizational transformation, and enterprise program management.
  • Strong understanding of operational processes, cross‑functional workflows, and change management.
  • Ability to simplify complex problems and present clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with executive leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • High proficiency in structuring initiatives, establishing governance, and ensuring disciplined execution.

Core Competencies  

  • Committed: We value each and every customer and work hard to earn their trust, retain their business, and support the communities we serve.
  • Helpful: We provide support in ways that are most useful to our customers, addressing their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.
  • Proactive: We anticipate what our customers need and take initiative to make their experience with us seamless, easy, and rewarding.
  • Personal: We take the time to understand our customers and tailor our communications and interactions to meet their unique needs and expectations.

Benefits 

As a key contributor to our growth, your performance doesn’t just move the needle—it sets the pace. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to keep you energized, focused, and supported—on and off the sales floor:

  • Day-One Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans kick in the moment you do—no waiting period.
  • Life Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family, including spouse and children.
  • 401(k) with 100% Match: We match your contributions up to 5% from day one
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and personal/sick days to help you reset and come back stronger.

Additional Perks  

  • Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 in your first year to sharpen your skills or explore new ones.
  • Career Advancement: Clear paths to grow your role and your impact.
  • Recognition Programs: Your wins don’t go unnoticed—expect shoutouts, awards, and more.
  • Free Services: Complimentary Cable One services if you live in a serviceable area.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Save on concerts, theme parks, gyms, pet insurance, and more—because life’s better with perks.
  • Community Impact: We give back to the communities where we live and work—something you can be proud to be part of.

Our Commitment 

Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.  

Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. 

Pre-hire Processes 

Sparklight, a Cable One company, is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.  

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