VP of Technology
Full-time Employee
South Dakota
Starts
Immediately
Pay
DOQ
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or other related field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 12 years engineering experience, 10 years of leadership, and 7 years of project management experience required.
Knowledge of HFC, Advanced Video, and IP Networks required.
Knowledge of video, telephone and telecommunications industries required.
Proven executive management success, including leading large groups, team-building, planning, and execu
Other Requirements
The Vice President of Technology at Midco has four main responsibilities and accountabilities.
Responsible to monitor, manage, and improve Midco’s network performance and reliability, with the goal of being the most reliable network in North America.
Responsible to be the primary internal liaison between the Technology Group and the rest of the company.
On behalf of the Technology Group (TG), serve as the lead person and coordinator for all new product investigations and implementations.
Job Description
Your future is bright at Midco, the leading provider of Internet and Ethernet, cable TV, phone, home automation and advertising services in the Upper Midwest. More than 300,000 residential and business customers count on Midco services in 335 communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Midco is investing in more advanced gigabit Internet technology, which will be delivered to most customers by the end of 2017.
The Vice President of Technology at Midco has four main responsibilities and accountabilities.
Responsible to monitor, manage, and improve Midco’s network performance and reliability, with the goal of being the most reliable network in North America.
Responsible to be the primary internal liaison between the Technology Group and the rest of the company.
On behalf of the Technology Group (TG), serve as the lead person and coordinator for all new product investigations and implementations.
Serve as the primary back-up to the company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible to monitor, manage, and improve Midco’s network performance and reliability and serve as the lead and coordinator for all new product investigations and implementations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Relentlessly improve all aspects of network reliability, including traffic management and reporting, node status and need for node splits, internal communication, and planning plant changes and upgrades to avoid traffic or reliability issues.
Work closely with the Business major/key accounts group to ensure that all service level agreements are met and that this group of highly important, highly visible clients experience outstanding network reliability and customer experience.
Oversees all Technology Group facilities planning, policies, procedures and regulations. The Technology Group facilities are head-ends, internal Midco datacenters, and key network access points.
Initiates and supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
Makes the in-home experience, including Wi-Fi, more reliable and better for residential customers.
Evaluates and consults with company leaders regarding technical operations, strategic planning, network operations, and new product development and deployment.
Ensure field compliance with network engineering standards, policies and procedures.
Support the enhancement of hardware and software systems that supports field operations applications.
Represent the Technology Group on Big Data projects in working with Managed Information Systems.
Align systems, programs, and people with the company strategy and culture.
Manage, deliver and lead several initiatives simultaneously.
Be willing and able to travel in accordance with Midco’s “Use of Vehicle for Company Business” policy.
Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with internal and external customers.
Adhere to Midco’s privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.
Maintain regular attendance as required by your position.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Function as an effective team member while supporting the efforts and concepts of other departments.
Support the mission, vision, and values of Midco.
Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
Possess an enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented approach towards work and all work projects.
Possess strong problem solving and decision making skills while using good judgment.
Multi-task and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
Identify opportunities for improvement while creating and implementing viable solutions
Actively follow Midco’s policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or other related field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 12 years engineering experience, 10 years of leadership, and 7 years of project management experience required.
Knowledge of HFC, Advanced Video, and IP Networks required.
Knowledge of video, telephone and telecommunications industries required.
Proven executive management success, including leading large groups, team-building, planning, and executing of plans required.
Midcontinent Communications is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. M/F/D/V
The Vice President of Technology at Midco has four main responsibilities and accountabilities.
Responsible to monitor, manage, and improve Midco’s network performance and reliability, with the goal of being the most reliable network in North America.
Responsible to be the primary internal liaison between the Technology Group and the rest of the company.
On behalf of the Technology Group (TG), serve as the lead person and coordinator for all new product investigations and implementations.
Serve as the primary back-up to the company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible to monitor, manage, and improve Midco’s network performance and reliability and serve as the lead and coordinator for all new product investigations and implementations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Relentlessly improve all aspects of network reliability, including traffic management and reporting, node status and need for node splits, internal communication, and planning plant changes and upgrades to avoid traffic or reliability issues.
Work closely with the Business major/key accounts group to ensure that all service level agreements are met and that this group of highly important, highly visible clients experience outstanding network reliability and customer experience.
Oversees all Technology Group facilities planning, policies, procedures and regulations. The Technology Group facilities are head-ends, internal Midco datacenters, and key network access points.
Initiates and supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
Makes the in-home experience, including Wi-Fi, more reliable and better for residential customers.
Evaluates and consults with company leaders regarding technical operations, strategic planning, network operations, and new product development and deployment.
Ensure field compliance with network engineering standards, policies and procedures.
Support the enhancement of hardware and software systems that supports field operations applications.
Represent the Technology Group on Big Data projects in working with Managed Information Systems.
Align systems, programs, and people with the company strategy and culture.
Manage, deliver and lead several initiatives simultaneously.
Be willing and able to travel in accordance with Midco’s “Use of Vehicle for Company Business” policy.
Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with internal and external customers.
Adhere to Midco’s privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.
Maintain regular attendance as required by your position.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Function as an effective team member while supporting the efforts and concepts of other departments.
Support the mission, vision, and values of Midco.
Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
Possess an enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented approach towards work and all work projects.
Possess strong problem solving and decision making skills while using good judgment.
Multi-task and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
Identify opportunities for improvement while creating and implementing viable solutions
Actively follow Midco’s policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or other related field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 12 years engineering experience, 10 years of leadership, and 7 years of project management experience required.
Knowledge of HFC, Advanced Video, and IP Networks required.
Knowledge of video, telephone and telecommunications industries required.
Proven executive management success, including leading large groups, team-building, planning, and executing of plans required.
Midcontinent Communications is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. M/F/D/V
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