VP, Application Technology

GCI's VP, Application Technology will be responsible for leading the strategy, development, and management of application technologies within the telecommunications organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), this role plays a critical part in driving innovation and ensuring that application solutions align with business goals and enhance customer experiences. Will oversee the design, development, implementation, operation and maintenance of robust application systems that support the organization’s services and operational needs.

This leadership position requires the following non-delegable responsibilities:

• Fully own the mission, goals, operations, and results of the team and areas of responsibility.

• Provide exemplary leadership to span of control (direct and indirect reports) while demonstrating effective collaboration and alignment in all interactions company wide. Leading by example with focused enthusiasm and shared commitment for required systems development enabling measurable operational efficiencies. Specific leadership duties include:

• Refining the vision and tone for the department, consistent with company culture and mission.

• Establishing clear, measurable, and achievable goals and performance expectations and following up appropriately.

• Hiring individuals, where gaps exist, who can accomplish those goals and meet those expectations; providing them the open communication, training, tools, and mentoring needed to be successful and develop professionally; establishing a development path commensurate with capabilities and potential.

• Providing clear and accurate feedback to individuals and teams on a timely and consistent basis. Identifying and addressing performance problems early with formal documentation enabling heightened opportunities for individual and team success. Foster an environment minimizing impacts to failures via a fail fast culture where using what is learned is promoted.

• Effectively managing processes including annual performance reviews, compensation adjustments, promotions, demotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions up to and including termination in an unbiased and consistent manner.

• Multi-year strategic planning focus implemented and documented enabling team to align individual objectives to end state architecture and process.

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of application solutions that support operational and business objectives.

• Ensure that applications are user-friendly, scalable, and secure, addressing both internal needs and customer requirements.

• Oversee the project lifecycle from concept through deployment, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

• Implement best practices in project management to maximize user requirements definition, optimization of solution through lean process and out of the box design thus enabling enhanced efficiency and communication across teams.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive application technology strategy that aligns with the organization’s vision and the CTO’s directives.

• Identify emerging trends and technologies in application development and telecommunications to inform strategic decisions.

• Establish targeted opportunities to align contracts with long term planning, maximizing cost savings opportunities and effective contract negotiations.

• Build and manage a high-performing application technology team, fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, optimization and continuous learning.

• Mentor team members and promote professional development opportunities to enhance skills and capabilities.

• Review and refine quality assurance processes and performance metrics to ensure application reliability and performance.

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, security standards, and best practices throughout the application development lifecycle.

• Prepare and present regular reports to the CTO and other senior leaders on application technology initiatives,…