- Job Description
Vice President of Technology
- Position Overview
As the Vice President of Technology (VP of Technology) at local2u, you will lead our technological advancements and strategic growth initiatives. You will oversee the deployment of cutting-edge wireless technologies, manage our extensive real estate assets, and ensure robust and reliable internet services to our customers. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of rural internet access in the United States. The role requires some travel, including time spent in West Virginia.
- Key Responsibilities
- Technology Leadership: Drive the strategic vision for local2u's technology infrastructure, ensuring the deployment and optimization of 3.5GHz, 5.8GHz, 6GHz, and 60GHz spectrums.
- Network Architecture: Design, implement, and oversee the architecture of our wireless networks, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.
- Innovation: Stay ahead of technological advancements and industry trends to continuously improve our service offerings, including the expansion into cellular services.
- Project Management: Lead large-scale projects from conception through deployment, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet project goals and timelines.
- Team Development: Build and mentor a high-performing technical team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all technology operations comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with executive leadership, investors, and other stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
- Expansion Strategy: Develop and execute plans for expanding our service footprint to additional rural areas across the United States, with a focus on both home broadband and cellular services.
- Travel: The role requires some travel, including time spent in West Virginia, to oversee operations and engage with local teams and stakeholders.
- Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's or PhD preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a senior technology leadership role, with a proven track record in the wireless internet industry.
- Technical Expertise: Deep understanding and experience with 3.5GHz, 5.8GHz, 6GHz, and 60GHz spectrums and related technologies.
- Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience building and leading diverse technical teams.
- Project Management: Demonstrated experience in managing complex, large-scale technology projects.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and develop long-term technology roadmaps.
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions.
- Travel Willingness: Willingness to travel as needed, including regular visits to West Virginia.
- Why Join local2u:
- Impact: Make a significant impact by bringing high-speed internet to underserved rural communities.
- Growth: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a bold vision and ambitious goals.
- Innovation: Work with cutting-edge technologies and be at the forefront of the wireless internet industry.
- Culture: Join a dynamic and collaborative team that values innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement.
- Disclaimer
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
We offer all of our full-time employees in serviceable areas free internet.
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