GCI Communication Corp. · 5 months ago
Senior Staff Wireless Core & Access Strategist
2550 Denali St, Anchorage, AK, 99503, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $233K/yr
15+ years expGCI Communication Corp. is seeking a Senior Staff Wireless Core & Access Strategist to develop and implement wireless core and access strategies that drive innovation and align with network goals. This leadership role involves serving as a subject matter expert and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and enhance network performance.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Fully own the mission, goals, operations, and results of areas of responsibility
Provide strong functional leadership and demonstrate effective leadership in all interactions companywide, including generating enthusiasm and shared commitment; identifying and setting direction; teaching, growing, and empowering; owning outcomes; and leading by example
Develop and maintain a documented 8-year wireless core and access vision and a 24-month to 5-year wireless core and access architecture plan and roadmap that adapts to emerging technologies and aligns with overall network and business strategy
Plan for the efficient utilization of spectrum assets across all GCI wireless platforms including deployed vs. used capacity
Contribute to development of short-term (1-2 year) wireless core & access strategy, project selection, and long-term CTO strategy
Support research into current and emerging technology trends to determine how these may add value to the business and provide appropriate briefings to technical and non-technical audiences
Foster strong partnerships with stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and accelerate technology adoption
Collaborate with Planning & Engineering, Product, SMO and senior leadership to ensure strategy alignment and address evolving business needs
Work with Planning & Engineering to integrate capacity forecasting and new technologies to enhance network performance and scalability with plan & roadmap
Ensure wireless core and access capacity aligns with expected customer demand
Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize & reduce technical debt within the wireless infrastructure, ensuring modernization and future scalability
Ensure wireless core and access strategy is integrated with broader network strategy to maintain cohesive technological evolution across GCI
Guide and mentor junior staff
Plan the efficient decommissioning and/or replacement of outdated platforms, coordinating efforts across teams to ensure smooth transitions
Advocate regularly and assist in making the business case for prioritization of critical decommissioning and technical debt retirement activities
Stay ahead of industry trends, contribute to standards creation, and pilot emerging technologies to position GCI as a market leader
Act as internal advocate and SME for standards and emerging technologies
Maintain thorough understanding of market, competitors, and technology developments
Qualification
Required
A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis
High School diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, or related field
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in at least two relevant technology disciplines including technical architecture, network design, servers and storage, operations, or related background
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in relevant field
Project management experience
Telecommunications experience
Relevant telecom industry or job specific certifications
Company
GCI Communication Corp.
Hi, we’re glad you’re here! GCI is Alaska’s largest telecommunications provider.
1001-5000 employees
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