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Senior GIS Technical Lead – Program Manager
Location
North Carolina
Posted
88 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior GIS Technical Lead – Program Manager
Brightspeed
• Senior GIS Technical Lead & Technical Program Manager for geospatial systems, fiber network design data • Own the overall AMS and IQGeo ecosystems, ensure system readiness • Resolve complex engineering & logic issues, project manage the teams to execute efficiently • Serve as the senior technical authority for ArcGIS / QGIS • Define business priorities and design requirements for new features • Drive system improvements for accuracy, speed, and data reliability
Job Requirements
- 5–8+ years of experience in GIS within telecom, utilities, or infrastructure
- Mastery of ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar systems
- Strong understanding of fiber network architecture, OSP design, and construction workflows
- Proven expertise reviewing and troubleshooting fiber designs
- Excellent communication skills—translating technical detail for non-technical audiences
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Comprehensive benefit program including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- 401K plan with company match
- Paid time off
- Promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional, and financial health
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