Real Time Transmission and Telecom GIS Manager

American Electric Power

. Provide strategic leadership and guidance to Transmission and Telecom management on GIS technologies, spatial data, analytics, business processes, operational efficiency, and asset management .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $136,539 - $177,503 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GIS technologies, data strategies, and operational efficiency within Transmission and Telecom sectors. Proven ability to lead teams, integrate GIS capabilities, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to enhance organizational performance.

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GIS TechnologiesData IntegrationOperational EfficiencySupervisory ExperienceTransmission and Telecom Experience

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Hard Skills

GIS Data StrategiesSpatial Data AnalysisData GovernanceWorkflow AutomationAsset Management

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Visualization ToolsAnalytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid State Driver's License

Industry Keywords

TransmissionTelecomEmerging TechnologiesDamage PreventionSituational Awareness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and guidance to Transmission and Telecom management on GIS technologies, spatial data, analytics, business processes, operational efficiency, and asset management
Develop and execute GIS data strategies for accuracy, accessibility, security, effective delivery, and risk reduction
Integrate GIS capabilities into daily business operations, streamline workflows, automate processes, and improve organizational performance
Lead enterprise data integration initiatives across multiple systems to create centralized, reliable data resources
Communicate technical concepts and business impacts to executives, operational leaders, and stakeholders
Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and GIS innovations for Transmission and Telecom operations
Promote safe excavation and damage prevention programs with stakeholders, contractors, and external agencies
Establish and maintain GIS and asset data governance standards
Lead and develop GIS personnel and resources
Support reliability initiatives with spatial data, analytics, and visualization tools for situational awareness, asset management, outage response, and infrastructure planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering or GIS mapping, or an associate degree in a related discipline and 2 years of experience in a GIS-related field, or a high school diploma and 4 years' experience in a GIS-related field
Minimum of 12 years' experience in Transmission and/or Telecom-related activities in addition to the stated education/experience pathway
5 years of supervisory/management experience
Valid state driver's license
Strong organizational and communications skills
Ability to field review distribution facilities
Willingness to travel
Some overtime required
Physical demand level: Sedentary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Competitive compensation