National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)

energy cooperatives and communication organizations

Manager-BroadbandServices

$115–165k ~AI est. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Manager - Broadband Services at National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC). Skills: Broadband Services, Implementation teams, Strategic leadership, Member relationships. Lead Broadband Services implementation teams. Provide strategic leadership for departmental operations”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction; Maximize individual development; Maximize individual contribution; Maximize individual success

Industry & Context.

energy cooperatives and communication organizations
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Research skills

Eligibility Requirements

Travel as necessary

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10-15 years of relevant experience, 7 years in leadership role, Mastery of Project Management processes, Mastery of Service Level Management best practices, Comprehensive knowledge of all applications

Nice to Have

Previous experience in Broadband industry, Four-year degree in business-related field or comparable experience

What You'll Do.

Lead Broadband Services implementation teams

Provide strategic leadership for departmental operations

Ensure successful development of Broadband Services solutions

Ensure successful implementation of Broadband Services solutions

Ensure successful support of Broadband Services solutions

Collaborate with internal leaders

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Maintain relationships with NISC Members

Maintain relationships with customers

Maintain relationships with vendors

Maintain relationships with partners

Participate with executive management in setting strategic direction

Translate division's strategic business plans into department operational

Translate division's tactical business plans into department operational

Work closely with implementation teams

Work closely with product teams

Work closely with development teams

Develop and implement effective plans for operational infrastructure

Design and implement systems and procedures

Maintain quality in implementation of NISC solutions

Maintain technical excellence in implementation of NISC solutions

Design and implement systems and procedures to promote

Design and implement systems and procedures to maintain

Monitor all operations

Provide reports summarizing division operations

Evaluate effectiveness of NISC's products

Evaluate member adoption of NISC's products

Provide insights to Division Vice President

Provide recommendations to Division Vice President

Provide insights to NISC's product teams

Provide recommendations to NISC's product teams

Manage relationships with Members

Manage relationships with customers

Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction

Provide reports on status of Member relationships

Prepare strategy for software development

Prepare budgets for software development

Prepare timelines for software development

Remain apprised of relevant industry information

Remain apprised of relevant industry trends

Remain apprised of relevant regulatory changes

Remain apprised of relevant emerging technologies

Collaborate with sales team(s)

Collaborate with account management team

Deliver Member proposals

Deliver Member contracts

Support Member Value Team

Collaborate with Member Value Team

Prepare budgets for the department

Manage operations within budget guidelines

Foster an atmosphere promoting innovation

Foster an atmosphere promoting effective problem solving

Foster an atmosphere promoting a can-do attitude

Take timely corrective action

Create SMART goals for each person

Assist with creating SMART goals for each person

Align SMART goals with strategic direction

Position employees to maximize individual development

Position employees to maximize individual contribution

Position employees to maximize individual success

Provide professional mentoring to division staff

Provide technical mentoring to division staff

Provide professional training to division staff

Provide technical training to division staff

Establish succession strategy for key positions

Establish talent development strategy for key positions

Coordinate training of division staff members

Oversee training of division staff members

Foster a positive team environment

Support employee morale

Support employee engagement

Support employee retention

Partner closely with Account Managers

Align on Member needs

Support client relationships

Ensure successful delivery of services

Ensure successful delivery of solutions

Perform other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Product teams; Development teams; Sales team(s); Account management team; Member Value Team; Implementation teams

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication; Presentation skills; Training skills

Process & Methodology

Project Management processes, Service Level Management

Full Job Description

NISC develops and implements enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 960+ energy cooperatives and communication organizations across North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, quality-driven and valued-priced. We exist to serve our Members and help them serve their communities through our innovative software products, services and outstanding customer support. We are an AI-forward company committed to being a technology leader in our industry. NISC has been ranked in ComputerWorld’s Best Places to Work for 23 years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our team. Primary Responsibilities: The Manager is responsible for leading the Broadband Services implementation teams, including Asset & Ticket Management, ETL data conversion, and Provisioning. This position is responsible for strategic leadership for departmental operations, financial performance, and growth initiatives while ensuring the successful development, implementation, and support of Broadband Services solutions. The Manager collaborates closely with internal leaders and cross-functional teams, maintains strong relationships with NISC Members, customers, vendors, and partners, and is responsible for Member satisfaction with NISC solutions. This position reports to the Vice President of the Broadband Services Division. Essential Functions: Participate with executive management in setting the strategic direction of the department. Translate the division’s strategic and tactical business plans into department operational plans. Work closely with implementation teams, product, and development teams. Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement effective plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel. Design and implement systems and procedures including ETL data to maintain quality and technical excellence in implementation of NISC solutions. Design and implement sys

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