Manager, Broadband Expansion & Partnerships

Antietam Broadband is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven, and execution-focused Manager of Broadband Expansion & Partnerships to help lead the company’s next phase of fiber growth and regional expansion.

This leader will play a critical role in accelerating FTTH deployment, strengthening municipal and community partnerships, supporting grant and funding initiatives, and expanding Antietam’s presence across Maryland, Carroll County, and future growth markets.

The ideal candidate combines broadband industry expertise with public‑private partnership experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to translate strategy into execution across engineering, construction, operations, sales, finance, and executive leadership teams.

This role requires both external-facing leadership and internal coordination to ensure projects move from concept to completion on time and on budget.

This position supports Antietam’s transformation into a fiber‑first connectivity and managed services provider focused on delivering resilient infrastructure, sustainable growth, and measurable community impact.

Title: Manager of Broadband Expansion & Partnerships  

Rate: $95,000 - $112,000 annually

Location: Hagerstown / Carroll County, Maryland Region

Reports To: President & General Manager

Full-Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Travel: Regional travel within service areas required

Key Responsibilities


* Broadband Expansion Strategy
+ Support and execute broadband expansion initiatives aligned with company growth objectives, capital plans, and long‑range network strategy.
+ Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, including underserved and unserved areas, HOA developments, MDUs, business parks, and anchor institutions.
+ Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams to accelerate fiber deployment timelines while maintaining quality, safety, and cost controls.
+ Assist in prioritizing expansion projects using ROI analysis, market demand, competitive dynamics, grant eligibility, and strategic value.
+ Track deployment progress against milestones and proactively identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.


* Government & Municipal Partnerships
+ Serve as a primary liaison with county governments, municipalities, economic development organizations, utilities, and community stakeholders.
+ Build and maintain trusted relationships with local officials, planners, permitting offices, and regional broadband authorities.
+ Support franchise discussions, permitting coordination, right‑of‑way initiatives, pole attachment processes, and public‑private partnership opportunities.
+ Represent Antietam Broadband at community meetings, broadband initiatives, public forums, and regional industry events, serving as a visible ambassador for the company.


* Grants & Funding Programs
+ Identify, supp...