Vice President OSP Engineering (HYBRID)

Job Summary

The Vice President will lead the OSP business, focusing on network infrastructure, data center interconnections, fiber to the home, and long-haul plus metro networks. They will develop and implement strategic visions, establish relationships across the organization, and oversee large-scale projects.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategic vision for the organization and execute it.
• Build strong relationships with key partners and constituents to support team goals.
• Ensure a culture of safety and ethical compliance across a diverse workforce.
• Manage and implement large-scale projects and service contracts.
• Maintain and enhance a service-oriented environment for both internal and external customers.
• Identify new business opportunities, develop business cases, and implement plans.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and disaster recovery procedures.
• Develop and manage the operations budget.
• Implement improved processes using technology to enhance job quality.

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Exceptional strategic planning and leadership skills.
• Proven record of recommending and implementing process and efficiency improvements.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and successfully executing strategic business opportunities.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to drive and motivate teams.
• Ability to influence and inspire action through strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to teach others how to identify and synthesize internal and external customer needs.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with others.
• Demonstrated success in building individual and management capability.
• Strategic and problem-solving skills to influence decision making in key negotiations.
• Understanding of telecommunications industry technologies and staying updated with technological advancements.
• Experience in optical networks, network design, civil engineering right of way and permitting, optical performance engineering, drafting and design, and OSP construction methodologies.
• Understanding of data center infrastructure and communications, including the installation and maintenance of ILA/Edge data centers and campus build outs.

Education And Experience

• 10+ years of telecommunications and/or network operations experience, including management of multi-layered teams.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Technology experience implementing and improving systems and processes for OSP engineering.