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Orange Barrel Media · 1 day ago

Program Director – IKE Smart City Deployment

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Orange Barrel Media creates and operates iconic urban media displays and digital infrastructure that advertisers ask for by name in 27 of the top markets in the U.S. They are seeking a highly skilled Program Director to lead the design and execution of deployment strategies for digital interactive street furniture kiosks. This role requires deep expertise in permitting, utility coordination, and program structuring to scale operations across multiple U.S. markets.

Marketing & Advertising

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop and implement standardized, scalable processes for deploying kiosks in the ROW across diverse regulatory environments and markets

Create permitting strategies that allow simultaneous submittals and approvals for multiple sites within and across jurisdictions

Provide expert guidance on utility coordination, including commercial power design, meter installations, and optimized paths to energization

Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, legal, construction, operations, and external vendors) to align deployment strategies with organizational goals

Anticipate and mitigate risks associated with permitting delays, ROW constraints, or utility interconnection challenges

Serve as the subject matter expert for permitting pathways, ROW compliance, and utility engagement to guide market expansion planning

Establish performance metrics to evaluate deployment efficiency, permitting cycle times, and energization success rates

Build and maintain relationships with permitting authorities, utility providers, and municipal stakeholders to streamline approvals

Provide market intelligence on regulatory trends, best practices, and lessons learned to continuously refine processes

Qualification

Program strategyPermitting expertiseUtility coordinationMulti-market deploymentStakeholder managementRegulatory navigationEnergization planningBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

8+ years of experience in program strategy, permitting, or utility coordination, preferably in ROW or infrastructure deployment (telecom, EV charging, OOH, or similar industries)

Proven success designing and scaling permitting strategies across multiple U.S. jurisdictions

Demonstrated expertise in utility coordination, energization planning, and power delivery for distributed assets

Strong track record of managing complex, multi-market deployment programs with aggressive timelines

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks with creativity and precision

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Policy, or related field