VP- Field & Networking Analytics

Optimum • Bethpage, New York State, United States • $178.50k - $255k / year • 4d ago

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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore – it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!

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Job Summary

The Vice President of Field & Network Analytics will be a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing advanced analytics strategies that drive network performance, reliability, and operational excellence. This role will oversee analytics for all network field operations, leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced data visualization to inform decision-making, optimize resources, and improve service delivery.

Responsibilities

Reporting to senior leadership, this position will partner across Field Operations, Network Engineering, Care, Logistics, and other business units to embed data-driven insights into every level of operational strategy.

Data analytics is transforming network field operations by enabling Optimum to:

Optimize Network Performance
Improve Customer Experience
Reduce Operational Costs
Facilitate Strategic Decision-Making

Strategic Direction & Data Analytics Leadership:

Oversee network field operations analytics – define and execute comprehensive data strategies that align with organizational goals and business outcomes, to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen decision-making.
Utilize data science, machine learning, and data visualization techniques to analyze field and network data, including storm management, predictive asset maintenance, and field work allocation, to drive measurable improvements in network performance, reliability, and security.
Oversee the design and deployment of AI-powered solutions, such as recommendation systems and predictive analytics tools.

Team Leadership and Development:

Build, lead, and mentor high-performing teams of data analytics professionals.
Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and cross functional collaboration to achieve operational excellence.

Operational Excellence and Process Improvement:

Leverage analytics to optimize resource allocation, streamline workflows and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Continuously refine metrics, dashboards and KPIs to monitor and improve operational performance.

Technology Adoption and Innovation:

Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, such as AI, ML, and cloud platforms, to maintain a competitive edge.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and innovative approaches to enhance field and grid operations management.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with senior leadership and key business unit stakeholders to translate technical insights into actionable business strategies.
Communicate data-driven insights and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Operations Management or a related field.
Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in network operations and data analytics leadership roles.
Proficiency in big data, AI, machine learning, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP are examples).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels.

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.

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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in New York is $178,500.00 - $255,000.00 / year. For other locations, please inquire with your recruiter. The rates/ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and do not reflect future job opportunity.