AT&T

Director-Technology Strategy

AT&T$171K — $287K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in technology strategy or IT leadership
  • Proven leadership managing large teams and technology initiatives
  • Strong background in evaluating and applying technology research
  • Ability to develop strategic frameworks and business cases
  • Proficient in collaborating with senior leaders and stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy and architecture for Mobility Voice Core (IMS) platform
  • Align technology initiatives with business objectives through strategic planning
  • Guide multi-layered teams to deliver complex programs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and act on opportunities
  • Develop analytical tools for evaluating technology impacts
  • Oversee data collection and analysis to support strategic decisions
  • Create data-driven business cases for technology investments

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • At least 28 days of vacation and paid holidays
  • Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
  • Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Employee discounts on AT&T services
Full Job Description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted.  

AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Job overview

In this role, you will direct and lead a large organization of technology professionals responsible for aligning current and future technologies with AT&T’s business goals. You’ll guide complex, multi-year initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive innovation and operational excellence across key technology domains such as IT, network connectivity, and media and content technology. Your leadership will shape long-term strategy while delivering measurable business outcomes.

What you’ll do

  • Lead the long term strategy, architecture, and technology insertion for AT&T’s Mobility Voice Core (IMS) platform

  • Align technology initiatives with business objectives by defining and executing strategic plans informed by emerging technology trends, industry research and financial acumen.

  • Lead large, multi-layered teams to deliver complex, multi-year programs that drive innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value.

  • Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, develop strategies, and set technical direction.

  • Define and develop analytical tools, models, and frameworks to evaluate competitive, technical, and economic impacts of new technologies.

  • Oversee research, data collection, and analysis from internal and external sources to support strategic decision-making.

  • Develop data driven business cases for development and technology insertion into the long term capital plan supporting the IMS platform.

  • Develop and deliver clear, executive-level communications and recommendations to senior technology and business leadership.

What you’ll need

  • Experience leading large technology organizations and aligning enterprise technology strategy with business priorities.

  • Strong background directing complex, multi-year initiatives across IT, network, or media technology domains.

  • Proven ability to conduct and apply technology research, market analysis, and competitive assessments.

  • Experience developing strategic frameworks, business cases, and long-range technology plans.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders.

  • Strong executive communication skills to translate complex technical insights into clear business recommendations.

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.

  • 10+ years of related experience in technology strategy, IT leadership, network technology, or comparable technical domains.

  • Demonstrated experience leading large teams, including supervision of managers and senior professionals.

  • Proven ability to design and execute strategies that align with enterprise goals and organizational philosophy.

  • Experience influencing hiring, performance management, promotion, and compensation decisions.

  • Background working in large, complex, or highly scaled environments preferred.

Our Director, Technology Strategy earns between $171,000 - $287,200 annually. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education or training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:  

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

  • 401(k) plan

  • Tuition reimbursement program

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)

  • Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Paid Caregiver Leave

  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected

  • Adoption Reimbursement

  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)

  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance

  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal

  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

  • Extensive employee wellness programs

  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Ready to join our team?  Apply today

#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Alpharetta, Georgia, Dallas, Texas

Salary Range:

$171,000.00 - $287,200.00

About AT&T

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AT&T Careers

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203,000 employees
Market Cap
$131.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$5.1 billion
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+0.6%
Revenue
$171.7 billion
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