Orange Barrel Media · 4 months ago
Program Director – IKE Smart City Deployment
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expOrange Barrel Media is a leader in the Out-of-Home industry, specializing in smart city technology through its IKE Smart City platform. They are seeking a Program Director to lead the deployment strategies for digital interactive kiosks in public spaces, requiring expertise in permitting and utility coordination to ensure successful multi-site rollouts.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Develop and implement standardized, scalable processes for deploying kiosks in the ROW across diverse regulatory environments and markets
Create permitting strategies that allow simultaneous submittals and approvals for multiple sites within and across jurisdictions
Provide expert guidance on utility coordination, including commercial power design, meter installations, and optimized paths to energization
Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, legal, construction, operations, and external vendors) to align deployment strategies with organizational goals
Anticipate and mitigate risks associated with permitting delays, ROW constraints, or utility interconnection challenges
Serve as the subject matter expert for permitting pathways, ROW compliance, and utility engagement to guide market expansion planning
Establish performance metrics to evaluate deployment efficiency, permitting cycle times, and energization success rates
Build and maintain relationships with permitting authorities, utility providers, and municipal stakeholders to streamline approvals
Provide market intelligence on regulatory trends, best practices, and lessons learned to continuously refine processes
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in program strategy, permitting, or utility coordination, preferably in ROW or infrastructure deployment (telecom, EV charging, OOH, or similar industries)
Proven success designing and scaling permitting strategies across multiple U.S. jurisdictions
Demonstrated expertise in utility coordination, energization planning, and power delivery for distributed assets
Strong track record of managing complex, multi-market deployment programs with aggressive timelines
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks with creativity and precision
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Policy, or related field
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
Orange Barrel Media
Orange Barrel Media creates and manages famous media displays that benefit both the public and advertising.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adam Borchers, CPA
Chief Operating Officer
Ashley Weaver
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
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