What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President: Network Design & Implementation position at John Staurulakis, LLC?
JSI invites you to join our team as a Vice President: Network Design and Implementation who will report to the West Region Vice President and will reside in our Anchorage, Alaska office. This Vice President: Network Design and Implementation will play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion-while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization.
About the Company:
JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. With over 750 clients nationwide and a powerful presence in markets like Georgia, Texas, Maryland, and Alaska, JSI empowers rural and regional broadband providers to expand, evolve, and excel in a rapidly shifting digital world.
JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. With over 750 clients nationwide and a powerful presence in markets like Georgia, Texas, Maryland, and Alaska, JSI empowers rural and regional broadband providers to expand, evolve, and excel in a rapidly shifting digital world.
With billions of dollars of new investments every year and the critical need to extend broadband offerings across the country, the U.S. communications space has been growing rapidly, and JSI is well-positioned to help our clients leverage technology to better serve their customers. If you thrive on assisting independent communications providers to impact their communities positively, it's an exciting time to join JSI!
Position Overview:
We are looking for a strong and passionate leader who can balance vision, strategy, operations, and engineering acumen with the needs of a rapidly growing company
This role requires a hands-on visionary to help us change the world of broadband access. The VP for Network Design & Implementation will:
- Lead Fiber Network Design and Implementation efforts as JSI works with Tier 3 providers in rural areas to provide broadband and opportunity to all.
- Share our vision to bridge the digital divide.
- Drive JSI's mission: leverage our expertise to empower communications providers to grow profitably and deliver world-class service.
- Help our clients capitalize on the unprecedented funding available from various sources, including the June 2023 Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, the largest-ever government broadband funding.
- Guide the Alaska division of 20 people - and growing.
Required:
- Strategic Vision: Develop, implement and execute a strategic business plan for this region.
- Leadership: Provide direction for the development, design, installation and inspection of Tier 3 projects to ensure high quality.
- Operations: Oversee the execution of outside plant projects across the division.
- Business Development: In partnership with the sales team, leverage relationships and industry associations drive new business.
- Communication: Collaborate and engage at all levels to help achieve our company vision, strategy and goals.
- Interact: Work across the JSI enterprise and build strong relationships with sales, internal teams, and customers.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and programs.
- Knowledge: Maintain knowledge of trends, developments, technologies and market conditions relevant to the division and industry.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably Master's Degree and or equivalent experience required.
- 15 years of experience within the telecom industry.
- Have an OSP background while also being strategic and highly operational.
- Experience with both white- and blue-collar workforce preferred.
- Proven track record of success leading business transformations by leveraging innovative solutions and delivering results.
- Thorough knowledge of compliance requirements and government regulations.
- Strong leadership and management skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High levels of personal integrity and strong interpersonal skills.
- Self-directed, driven and highly motivated.
- Possess financial acumen to link operations to performance.
- Competitive salary performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
- Generous PTO and travel support.
- Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.