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Telecom Manager - Telecom Systems Management (SG 10)

Aep

New Albany, OH

$136K - $177K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Job Posting End Date

07-29-2026

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

Job Summary

Telecom Systems Management (TSM) is responsible for establishing, leading, and maturing a newly formed team that serves as the standards, automation, compliance, and governance authority for AEP's critical telecom and network infrastructure.
This role provides leadership across network tool administration and automation, data integrity, configuration governance, system auditing, and regulatory compliance, including a focus on NERC CIP-related controls. The manager will build the team from early formation into a sustainable, trusted, enterprise capability that bridges gaps between network engineering and network operations, enabling consistency, risk reduction, and operational excellence.
Telecom Systems Management is explicitly positioned as a partner organization-augmenting, not replacing, Engineering and Operations-by delivering practical standards, automated compliance tooling, and clear governance processes that protect the electric grid while supporting delivery velocity.

Job Description

What you'll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

  • Organizational & People Leadership-Build and lead the Telecom Systems Management team from initial formation into a mature, highperforming organization with clear roles, strong accountability, and a culture of partnership, continuous improvement, and practical security.
  • Standards, Automation, and Governance-Establish and govern auditable network and telecom standards while driving automation and selfservice tools that enable consistent, scalable compliance across engineering and operations.
  • Data Integrity & System of Record Management-Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and governance of telecom and network systems of record by defining authoritative data practices that reduce operational risk and improve audit confidence.
  • Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management-Lead continuous compliance monitoring and auditready practices to identify, assess, and remediate engineering and regulatory risk, including NERC CIP obligations.
  • CrossFunctional Partnership-Serve as the primary bridge between Network Engineering, Telecom Engineering, and Network Operations, aligning teams through influence, consultation, and enablement to achieve shared outcomes in security, reliability, and compliance.
  • Strategic ownership and governance of AEP's network monitoring and management ecosystem, establishing the roadmap for best-in-class tools, and operational practices that deliver real-time visibility, proactive performance management, and rapid incident response across telecom and network infrastructure supporting the reliable operation of the electric grid.

What we're looking for:

Education /Work experience requirements are listed below:

  • Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field and 8 years of Telecommunications experience or
  • Associate degree in these fields combined with a minimum of 12 years of applicable Telecommunications experience, or
  • HS diploma/GED combined with a minimum of 16 years of applicable Telecommunications experience.

Other preferences:

  • Applicable technical certifications preferred.
  • Proven ability to build organizations, operating models, and governance frameworks from earlystage concepts.
  • Experiencewith network and telecom platforms such as IP/MPLS, transport systems, EMS/NMS tools, and related automationand analyticsframeworks.

What you'll get:

Base Salary from $136,539-$177,503/year. 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.

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.

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