Real Time Transmission and Telecom GIS Manager

American Electric Power; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Tulsa, OK, seeks an senior GIS leader responsible for strategic governance, optimization, and integration of GIS for Transmission and Telecom infrastructure. You will guide data quality, analytics, and decision support across the organization.

The role drives data strategy, leverages multiple enterprise systems, and communicates technical concepts to executives, aiming to enhance reliability, planning, and maintenance capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering or GIS mapping.
• Associate degree with 2 years GIS related experience.
• High school diploma with 4 years GIS related experience.
• Minimum of 12 years' experience in Transmission and/or Telecom activities, including 5 years supervisory/management experience.
• Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to Transmission and Telecom management regarding GIS, data analytics, and asset management.
• Develop and implement GIS data strategies ensuring accuracy, security, and delivery of GIS data and services.
• Lead integration of GIS capabilities into daily operations to improve workflows and organizational performance.
• Direct enterprise data integration initiatives, creating centralized, reliable data resources for decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

GIS data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or GIS mapping

Associate degree in related discipline (2 years GIS experience)

High school diploma with 4 years GIS experience

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-09-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for the strategic leadership, governance, and optimization of the Transmission and Telecom Geographic Information System (GIS) and associated asset data. Leads the application of GIS technologies to enhance business processes, improve data quality, and support operational decision-making. Oversees the integration of data from multiple enterprise systems and the transformation of that data into actionable information that supports the planning, operation, reliability, and maintenance of AEP's Transmission and Telecommunications infrastructure.

Job Description

What You’ll do:

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to Transmission and Telecom management regarding the effective use of GIS technologies, spatial data, and analytics to improve business processes, operational efficiency, and asset management practices.


• Develop and execute GIS data strategies that ensure the accuracy, accessibility, security, and effective delivery of GIS data and services while minimizing operational and compliance risks.


• Lead the integration of GIS capabilities into daily business operations, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, automate processes, and improve organizational performance through the use of spatial technologies.


• Direct enterprise data integration initiatives by leveraging GIS and related technologies to combine information from multiple systems, creating centralized and reliable data resources that support informed decision-making across all levels of the organization.


• Communicate complex technical concepts and business impacts effectively to executives, operational leaders, and stakeholders, translating GIS and data management issues into actionable business insights.


• Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and GIS innovations to determine their potential impact on Transmission and Telecom operations, organizational processes, customer service, and workforce effectiveness.


• Promote safe excavation and damage prevention programs by partnering with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external agencies to support safe digging practices, utility protection initiatives, regulatory compliance, and the efficient management of locate requests.


• Establish and maintain data governance standards that ensure GIS and asset information remains accurate, consistent, and aligned with evolving business and regulatory requirements.


• Lead and develop GIS personnel and resources, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.


• Support Transmission and Telecom reliability initiatives through the delivery of high-quality spatial data, analytics, and visualization tools that enhance situational awareness, asset management, outage response, and long-term infrastructure planning.

Key Focus Areas

• GIS Strategy and Governance


• Transmission and Telecom Asset Data Management


• Enterprise Data Integration


• Operational Technology Enablement


• Business Process Improvement


• Data Analytics and Decision Support


• Damage Prevention and Regulatory Compliance


• Leadership and Team Development


• Reliability and Operational Excellence

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering or GIS mapping or

Associate degree in related discipline and 2 years of experience in a GIS related field or

High school diploma and 4 years' experience in a GIS related field.

Minimum of 12 years' experience in Transmission and/or Telecom related activities in addition to experience listed above including 5 years supervisory/management experience.

Valid state driver's license.

Other Requirements

• Physical demand level is Sedentary


• Travel required


• Strong organizational and communications skills


• Some overtime required


• Ability to field review distribution facilities

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data

• Compensation Grade: SP20-010


• Compensation Range: $136,539.00 - $177,503.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.