Senior GIS Technical Lead and Program Manager

Brightspeed • Charlotte, NC

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior GIS Technical Lead & Technical Program Manager is the organization’s SME for geospatial systems, fiber network design data, and technical program manager across all platforms of the GIS IQGeo network infrastructure system and Address Management System (AMS). This role owns the overall AMS and IQGeo ecosystems, ensures system readiness, resolves complex engineering & logic issues, and project manages the engineering, construction, planning and operations teams to execute efficiently.
This is a senior technical authority responsible for raising the quality bar, setting standards for vendors, mentoring peers, and serving as the escalated problem solver across Eng, Construction, Finance and Operations.

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.
• Ability to solve complex data problems with minimal oversight.
• Excellent communication skills—translating technical detail for non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in large-scale network builds, ideally in ILEC or startup environments.
• Familiarity with API integrations, automation scripting (Python, SQL).
• Experience creating GIS-based analytics or dashboards for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Technical Expert for GIS Platforms and Address Data
• Advanced GIS Support & Data Mining
• Design Quality Assurance (QA/QC)
• Cross-Functional Technical Partner
• Training, Mentorship & Best Practices

Benefits

• competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• an employee assistance program
• a 401K plan with company match
• a host of voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed