Vice President & General Manager, Telecom

Vice President & General Manager, Telecom About the Company Globally-recognized manufacturer of poles, towers & structures IndustryInternet TypePrivately Held Founded1946 Employees10,001+ Categories Area LightingDecorative LightingDecorative PoleLamp PostLight PoleLight PostLightingLighting PolePoleRoadway LightingSign StructureSmall CellSmart PoleSports LightingStreet LightingTraffic LightingTraffic Pole Specialties manufacturing infrastructure and irrigation productsprotective coating servicesinfrastructurepower transmission structurescomposite structurescommunication structurespower distribution structuresmechanized irrigation systemssubstations structuresand steel structures About the Role The Company is seeking a Vice President and General Manager to lead its North American telecommunications business. The role holds full P&L accountability and sets and executes regional strategy, driving revenue growth, profitability, and disciplined operating performance. Responsibilities include leading sales and customer engagement, overseeing product portfolio strategy, and aligning engineering priorities with market needs. The leader will also guide manufacturing, operations, and supply chain performance; partner with finance on planning and capital discipline; and build a high-performing regional leadership team. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field, or at least 15 years of relevant experience, along with 15 or more years of progressive leadership in industrial, infrastructure, telecommunications, energy, utility, or related sectors. Demonstrated success in a general manager or business unit leadership role with P&L ownership is required, as are strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience with sales leadership, forecasting, margin management, and capital allocation. The role also calls for clear communication of strategy and performance insights to executive stakeholders. Telecommunications expertise, an MBA or advanced technical degree, experience with engineered infrastructure products or project-based manufacturing, and leadership in global matrixed organizations are preferred. Hiring Manager TitlePresident of Infrastructure Functions OperationsStrategySales/Revenue