Joint Pole Agreement Regional Head - Visayas

At Globe, our goal is to create a wonderful world for our people, business, and nation. By uniting people of passion who believe they can make a difference, we are confident that we can achieve this goal.

Job Description

The Joint Pole Agreement Regional Manager is responsible for the negotiation, implementation, and governance of joint pole use agreements between Globe and power distribution utilities (DUs), ensuring strategic alignment, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and timely execution of pole-sharing arrangements to support network rollout and expansion.

Key Responsibilities

PARTNERSHIP AND AGREEMENT MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for negotiating new JPAs and renewals with electric cooperatives (ECs), private DUs, and government-owned utilities
• Review and manage the legal and commercial terms of joint pole use
• Maintain an updated database of all active agreements and pole-sharing metrics
  
  
  

NETWORK DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT

• Facilitate site-level clearances for pole attachments and route builds
• Liaise with DUs for timely pole inspections, upgrades, or replacements when needed
  
  
  

COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY COORDINATION

• Ensure all joint use complies with ERC regulations, NEA circulars, and local ordinances on ROW, pole attachment fees, and co-location
• Submit and track necessary permits and compliance documents
  
  
  

FINANCIAL & COST OPTIMIZATION

• Monitor and reconcile pole rental costs, validate billing from DUS
• Recommend pole-sharing or underground alternatives when feasible
  
  
  

STAKEHOLDER & DISPUTE MANAGEMENT

• Serve as primary contact for resolving joint pole-related conflicts (e.g. unauthorized attachments, service delays) in his/her assigned area of responsibility
• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders in his/her assigned area of responsibility
  
  
  

INTERNAL COLLABORATION

• Network Engineering - for pole design specs and loading calculations
• Legal and Regulatory - for agreement drafting and compliance
• Finance - for payment processing and cost validation
• Field Operations - for pole tagging, inspection and audit
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Globe’s hiring process promotes equal opportunity to applicants, Any form of discrimination is not tolerated throughout the entire employee lifecycle, including the hiring process such as in posting vacancies, selecting, and interviewing applicants.

Globe’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Commitment can be accessed here

Make Your Passion Part of Your Profession. Attracting the best and brightest Talents is pivotal to our success. If you are ready to share our purpose of Creating a Globe of Good, explore opportunities with us.

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