United States - Nationwide
Posted: 09-May-25
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 21002998
This role does require you to live in Anchorage, Alaska.
| GCI's VP, Operations will be a strategic executive leadership role accountable for driving operational excellence and aligning operations with technological innovation and the broader business objectives of GCI. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer (CTO), this role is central to ensuring that operational functions not only support, but actively advance, the organization's technical capabilities, customer experience, and long-term growth within the rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape. Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to enhance performance, streamline processes, manage change, and foster innovation. This includes full leadership of GCI’s technical and field operations—ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality, reliable services across Alaska’s diverse communities. Combines deep operational expertise with strategic insight, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong commitment to cultivating a culture of teamwork, accountability, and inclusivity. Hands-on executive with a demonstrated ability to inspire teams, develop talent, and champion initiatives that drive both organizational impact and community advancement—particularly by supporting employment opportunities for Alaskans across the state. Essential duties:
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Minimum Qualifications:
Required: *A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- At least five (5) of those years must be in a supervisory or managerial capacity, with direct responsibility for leading teams, managing performance, and driving strategic operational outcomes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.*Minimum of twenty (20) years of experience in operations management, preferably within telecommunications, technology, infrastructure, or a closely related industry. This background should reflect a consistent progression in responsibility, with demonstrated growth in the scope, complexity, and strategic impact of roles held.*
Preferred:
- Relevant Master’s degree or PhD.
- Relevant telecom industry or job specific certification
| Culture, Engagement, and Connection: At GCI, we foster an environment where the unique perspectives of our employees, customers, and fellow Alaskans are celebrated. We add value to our community by nurturing and empowering each member of our workforce, ensuring equal opportunities for every Trailblazer. |
| EEO: GCI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected under applicable state or federal law. |