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Telecom Engineering Network Core Manager

American Electric Power

The Role

Overview

Lead telecom engineering core network team, ensuring reliability, safety, and budget compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • infrastructure reliability
  • resource optimization
  • field workforce
  • service restoration
  • compliance management
  • business continuity

Tasks

-Ensure ongoing reliability of the Telecommunications infrastructure. -Prioritize and direct area work activities and optimize utilization of resources. -Direct activities of the field workforce according to Operating Company and Corporate strategies and goals and aligned with the needs of our customers. -Develop competent teams and future AEP leaders; coach and guide employees and provide opportunities for career growth. -Build and foster strategic business relationships and represent the Telecommunications organization when collaborating with Operating Company and Business Unit leaders. -Provide financial leadership, including strategic forecasting and planning; establish and manage departmental O&M and capital budgets in coordination with the Operating Company/BU. -Provide corporate compliance leadership and accountability for NERC CIP, Physical and Cyber Security, Ethics, Corporate Policies, etc., without exception. -Provide training opportunities for employees to learn and share knowledge, strengthen skills, and deepen and broaden technical and professional capabilities; ensure that all employees are well-trained, knowledgeable, enabled and focused on the success of the company. -Manage resources to provide safe and timely service restoration during storms and other outages. -Provide safety leadership and compliance without exception; enhance a strong safety culture. -Lead and/or direct Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery for Telecommunications Services as needed.

The Company

About American Electric Power

-Powers millions across the United States with a vast electric transmission and distribution network. -Has been a leader in the transformation of the energy sector for over a century. -Focuses on reliable power generation, cutting-edge energy solutions, and a growing commitment to renewables. -Operates one of the largest electricity transmission networks in the U.S., delivering energy to homes, businesses, and industries. -Has a legacy of pioneering innovative technologies and projects to improve grid reliability and energy efficiency. -Is expanding its footprint in the renewable energy sector, including solar and wind power projects that are helping shape the future of energy. -Undertakes large-scale projects such as major power plant construction, infrastructure upgrades, and renewable energy installations, supporting both industrial and residential clients. -Is dedicated to sustainable energy and modernizing grid infrastructure, making it an influential player in the energy transition.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Infrastructure

Commercial

Residential

Renewable Energy

Solar

Wind

Grid Solutions

Energy Efficiency

Combined Heat and Power

Energy Storage

Substations

Fuel Cells

Waste Heat Recovery

Peaking Generation Resources

Energy Data Analytics

Energy Supply