Strategic GIS Leader: Transmission & Telecom Asset Data

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

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.