Telecom Manager, Telecom Systems Management

American Electric Power (AEP)

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Work type
On-site
Location
New Albany, OHTulsa, OKGahanna, OH
Salary
$136,539–$177,503 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Sep 28, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $157k
$128k most similar roles pay here $219k

This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $151,475–$208,575 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $157k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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About American Electric Power (AEP)

American Electric Power (AEP) is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to customers across 11 states through an extensive transmission and distribution network. Industry: Electric Utilities

American Electric Power (AEP) currently has 25 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$129,000 across 24 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Telecom Manager, Telecom Systems Management

The Telecom Manager – Telecom Systems Management (SG 10) leads and matures a newly formed team serving as the authority for standards, automation, compliance, and governance for critical telecom and network infrastructure. This role involves building the team from early formation into an enterprise capability that bridges gaps between engineering and operations. Key responsibilities include managing network tool administration, ensuring data integrity of systems of record, and overseeing audit-ready practices to meet NERC CIP obligations. The manager will develop automated compliance tools and manage a roadmap for monitoring and management ecosystems. Candidates should possess experience with IP/MPLS, transport systems, EMS/NMS tools, and automation frameworks. This role addresses the technical challenge of protecting the electric grid by ensuring consistent, scalable infrastructure performance while maintaining high standards for security, reliability, and regulatory compliance across all network operations.

What you'll do

  • Build and lead the Telecom Systems Management team from initial formation into a mature, high-performing organization.
  • Establish and govern auditable network and telecom standards while driving automation and self-service tools.
  • Ensure the accuracy and consistency of telecom systems of record through defined authoritative data practices.
  • Lead continuous compliance monitoring and audit-ready practices to remediate risks including NERC CIP obligations.
  • Act as the primary bridge between Network Engineering, Telecom Engineering, and Network Operations teams.
  • Manage the network monitoring ecosystem by establishing roadmaps for tools that provide real-time visibility and incident response.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of telecommunications experience, or Associate degree and 12 years of experience, or HS diploma/GED and 16 years of experience.
  • Experience with network and telecom platforms such as IP/MPLS, transport systems, EMS/NMS tools, and automation frameworks.
  • Proven ability to build organizations, operating models, and governance frameworks from early-stage concepts (preferred).
  • Applicable technical certifications (preferred).

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